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La Tonya Johnson: “Only about $6 million was approved for an exploratory event…”

Featuring: La Tonya Johnson, Democratic | Wisconsin Senate, District 6

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State Sen. LaTonya Johnson on conditions at Lincoln Hills | Here & Now

Published | Video Starts at 03:52

There was a request made of $83 million, and that was in 2023, so they could start the creation of their third type one facility. That was denied. And only about $12 million was approved. No Only about $6 million was approved for an exploratory event to find land and start procedures. So with that timeline, we know that Lincoln Hills won't be set to close at least until 12. So what do you say to families whose children are held there? (03:52–03:55)

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