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Analyst: Corrections population growth and out‑of‑state placements drive a $31 million general fund increase
Summary
Budget analysts said the Department of Corrections' FY2026 request includes roughly $31 million driven by a 3.15% population growth rate, county and out‑of‑state placements, and rising medical contract costs; the committee asked DOC to provide counts and cost details at its scheduled budget hearing.
Committee member Heather Hart asked analysts to explain a $31 million suggested increase for the Department of Corrections in the FY2026 package. Noah Peterson, budget policy analyst with the Legislative Services Office, told the committee the $31 million reflects recent population growth and contract changes.
"What that $31,000,000 is indicative of is a 3.15% growth rate," Peterson said, adding…
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