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Prison director works to mitigate heat, but advocates, incarcerated say efforts falling short
The swamp coolers at High Desert State Prison have struggled to keep up during the summer months. (Photo: Michael Lyle) Nevada’s prison director James Dzurenda last week candidly acknowledged with state officials and advocacy groups that correctional facilities throughout the state need more money to invest in infrastructure to fix ongoing issues.
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