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Luzerne County seeks $33M for prisons in 2026, citing rising staff costs and aging infrastructure.
Luzerne County’s prison system faces a $33 million budget request for 2026, the largest in the county’s proposed spending, up $1.5 million from this year, driven by higher salaries, benefits, and medical care.
A new five-year contract with 3% annual raises for staff contributes significantly to the increase.
The Correctional Services Division operates two facilities in Wilkes-Barre, serving an average of 550 inmates, with limited revenue.
Medical services are outsourced to Wellpath LLC, costing $4.6 million, while substance use disorder treatment is funded separately.
Food services are managed by Trinity Services Group under a renewed contract.
The aging Water Street facility, built in 1887, remains in need of replacement, but a new prison is not feasible due to high costs.
El condado de Luzerne busca $ 33M para las prisiones en 2026, citando el aumento de los costos de personal y la infraestructura envejecida.