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| High Costs Of Opperating Prison |
| By adn.com |
| Published: 07/02/2010 |
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WASILLA -- It's likely going to cost between $5 million and $25 million more to operate Goose Creek Correctional Center at Point MacKenzie than it will to house those prisoners outside, Corrections Commissioner Joe Schmidt told a group of Wasilla businessmen and women this week. Schmidt said he tries to stay away from discussions about the cost of running prisons and how many jobs it will add to the community. He doesn't advocate for it as an economic development tool. "I don't think it's my job to build more jails," he said. But he told the businessmen and women at the Tuesday Wasilla Chamber of Commerce meeting economic benefits would definitely come from having the prison in Alaska instead Outside. About 900 Alaska prisoners are currently jailed at a private prison in Hudson, Colo., owned by The GEO Group Inc. Read More. |
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