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Committee backs pilot payments and recommends added capital funds; flags need for Wi-Fi and staffing
Summary
The committee discussed several smaller appropriations and capital recommendations tied to corrections: approval of pilot payments to Newport and Springfield, recommending an added $70,000 for dry-hydrant-related capital work on top of an existing $55,000 request, and raising Wi-Fi and staffing as operational priorities.
During the Feb. 19 meeting, the Actions and Institutions Committee considered multiple smaller recommendations tied to corrections operations and facilities.
At one point the committee agreed to approve the pilot payments described in the meeting record for Newport and Springfield. Committee members characterized the pilot as imperfect but necessary to proceed and signaled approval to include the pilot payment in the committee's recommendation to…
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