From Deseret News archives:

Following the money

Published: Saturday, June 14, 2008 12:07 a.m. MDT
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Here's a breakdown on some of the state's costs associated with removing children from the YFZ Ranch:

• Lawyers' fees: $4.5 million
• Travel for lawyers and staff: $400,000
• Legal staff: $583,000
• Overtime for social services agency workers: $1.7 million
• Overtime for public safety officers: $410,000
• Travel for social services workers: $1.2 million
• Travel for public safety officers: $82,000
• Facilities, vehicles and equipment rental: $2.4 million


Source: Various Texas state agencies

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zxcvbnm,

Exactly!

Crusty | June 16, 2008 at 5:45 p.m.


Re Just asking: At what price do we stop imprisoning 400+...

zxcvbnm | June 15, 2008 at 11:26 a.m.


At what price point do we discontinue caring for children?

Just asking | June 15, 2008 at 8:51 a.m.

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