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| Judge Wants More Info Before Deciding Over Privatization Of Inmate Health Services Dispute |
| By news.wfsu.org - Sascha Cordner |
| Published: 11/20/2012 |
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The Florida Department of Corrections is still engaged in a legal dispute over whether it can privatize the state’s inmate health care services, after a Legislative budget panel gave them permission. But, the unions, who filed the challenge, say it’s not only illegal, it’s unfair to the thousands of public employees who will lose their jobs. A Leon County Circuit Judge heard arguments Monday, and says he won’t rule until he gets more information from all the parties involved. The Florida Department of Corrections recently received about 57-million dollars from the Legislative Budget Commission in September to contract with private prison management companies, like Corizon Correctional Healthcare, to take over the state’s inmate health care services. Read More. |
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