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In this May 4, 2019 photo, Kansas Interim Corrections Secretary Roger Werholtz speaks with reporters about budget issues, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kansas. Werholtz says he is worried that strings attached to extra funds for the state prisons system will prevent it from addressing its problems quickly enough. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Kansas prisons get more money; provisions worry officials

By JOHN HANNA - Associated Press

In this Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019 photo, Kansas Interim Corrections Secretary Roger Werholtz discusses construction of a new state prison to replace an existing one, during an interview in Topeka, Kansas. Werholtz says he's &quot;not thrilled&quot; by the design for the new prison and questions whether the state will see the staffing savings promised. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

Governor says Kansas was ‘hoodwinked’ on new state prison

By JOHN HANNA - Associated Press

Interim Kansas Corrections Secretary Roger Werholtz pauses to seek information from his staff during a question-and-answer session with a Kansas House committee, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Werholtz is painting a picture of a prison system in crisis as he briefs legislators on its problems. (AP Photo/John Hanna)

New Kansas prison chief paints grim picture for lawmakers

By JOHN HANNA - Associated Press