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Prison · Sioux FallsSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A bunch of names written in red in February on the vote tally board in the South Dakota House turned green on Tuesday. The state House passed a $650 million prison bill in a 51-18 vote. The bill means a new 1,500-bed prison will be built near Benson Road in northeastern Sioux Falls. The prison will replace the 144-year-old prison called the Hill in Sioux Falls. The plan is for about 1,200 multi-custody beds and 300 do…See the Story
Lawmakers Discuss How No Changed to Yes on New Prison
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Sioux Falls · Sioux FallsMembers of the advisory board that oversees state prison operations want to meet more often, tour facilities and keep a closer eye on inmate work and rehabilitation programs. The Corrections Commission met virtually a week and a day after lawmakers voted during a special legislative session to build a $650 million, 1,500-bed men’s prison in northeast Sioux Falls. By law, the commission must approve any spending on prison industry programming. It…See the Story
New Corrections Commission leadership pledges closer oversight of prison operations
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