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Several inmates have had catastrophic medical cases over the last two years that were not anticipated in the budget

April 09, 2014 08:05 AM

The Nevada Department of Corrections has been authorized to use $2.2 million to pay for unexpected inmate medical costs.

By C1 Staff

RENO, Nev. — The Nevada Department of Corrections has been authorized to use $2.2 million to pay for unexpected inmate medical costs.

According to My News 4, the funds were approved Tuesday by the State Board of Examiners.

Prison officials say several inmates have had catastrophic medical cases over the last two years that were not anticipated by the budget approved by lawmakers in 2013.

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