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Corrections panel trims capital bill, reallocates roughly $6 million and pauses on Wi‑Fi estimate
Summary
The House Corrections and Institutions Committee continued capital bill markup March 24, cutting specific project line items (including a $1.5 million 3‑acre parcel and $1 million HVAC adjustment) and proposing reallocations that leave about $6 million available while seeking clarity on a correctional‑facility Wi‑Fi estimate.
The House Corrections and Institutions Committee continued markup of capital bill budget adjustments on March 24, as the chair outlined cuts and potential reallocations that together leave roughly $6 million available for reallocation.
Committee members said the panel reduced the 3‑acre parcel line by $1,500,000, cut $1,000,000 from HVAC work at 120 State Street and trimmed $2,000,000 in door‑control funding after testimony indicated related work in St. Johnsbury would roll into Rutland. The chair said the Newport boiler replacement was reduced by $1,000,000 because it is tied to uncertain pond‑relocation work, and that a $500,000…
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