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Jail Beds Paying the Bills | Lexington News
Fayette County’s jail is set to rake in over $250,000 in bed fees for fiscal year 2027, thanks to housing state and federal inmates — a lucrative side hustle that helps cover its $50M+ annual budget. With 1,263 beds and contracts with the U.S. Marshals Service, it’s one of Kentucky’s top jails for federal detainees, earning $75/day for federal inmates versus just $35/day for state ones. Last year, these fees netted over $3 million. Though only 100–150 of the 926 inmates are federal or state, their presence keeps the facility running smoothly and reduces pressure on local taxpayers — even if…
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