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Officials outline Roughrider Industries operations and low prison wages; department supports bill to allow state employees to purchase products
Summary
The department described Roughrider Industries’ manufacturing and pay practices, including low resident wages and use of release‑aid accounts; staff said the department supported legislation to permit state employees to buy Roughrider products for home offices and other uses.
Department officials briefed the Senate Appropriations Committee on Roughrider Industries, the corrections‑run manufacturing arm that employs residents and sells products to state and other customers.
Michelle (Staff member, Department of Corrections) said Roughrider employs about 170 residents across facilities and produces furniture, license plates,…
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