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| PA Prisons Get New Inmates, Courtesy Of Vermont |
| By wskgnews.org- Katie Meyer |
| Published: 05/05/2017 |
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HARRISBURG (WSKG) -- Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is striking a deal to house inmates from Vermont in its Camp Hill Prison, which has about 1,000 empty beds. The department first discussed such rental agreements early this year, after receiving pressure from the governor and legislature to cut costs in the face of a severe budget deficit. Contract negotiations started soon after Corrections Secretary John Wetzel announced Pennsylvania's inmate population had declined enough to close a prison. DOC spokeswoman Susan McNaughton said it was good timing. Read More. |
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