State officials clarify prison budget amid concern of 'out of control' costs

SALT LAKE CITY — In the wake of reports that the costs of the new state prison in Salt Lake have been rising — and bed count falling — state leaders on Thursday explained the status of the project and its budget.Lawmakers last week expressed concerns that the cost of the prison was "out of control" when provided with an update that the price tag has grown to more than $692 million, and may keep increasing depending on the market.All the while, bed counts have been reduced from