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flag Luzerne County seeks $33M for prisons in 2026, citing rising staff costs and aging infrastructure.

flag 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. flag A new five-year contract with 3% annual raises for staff contributes significantly to the increase. flag The Correctional Services Division operates two facilities in Wilkes-Barre, serving an average of 550 inmates, with limited revenue. flag Medical services are outsourced to Wellpath LLC, costing $4.6 million, while substance use disorder treatment is funded separately. flag Food services are managed by Trinity Services Group under a renewed contract. flag The aging Water Street facility, built in 1887, remains in need of replacement, but a new prison is not feasible due to high costs.

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