Franklin County prison expected to cost around $825 million
After months of talk about the construction of a prison in Franklin County, we now have an idea of how much the project is ...
New Franklin County Prison estimated to cost a maximum of $825 million
After consulting with Vanir Construction Management, the Arkansas Department of Corrections has announced that the new ...
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Proposed Franklin County prison now estimated at $825 million
A new bill introduced Monday in the Arkansas Senate details the cost of a state prison in Franklin County. Initial estimates when the land was bought in fall of 2024 put the prison price around $330 ...
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Senator proposes alternatives to Franklin County prison amid overcrowding concerns
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — State Senator Bryan King (R) is proposing a new approach to address jail overcrowding in Arkansas, without the need for a new state prison in Franklin County. During a press ...
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State senator files slew of bills to counter planned Franklin County prison
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The fiery debate over building a 3,000-bed prison in Franklin County has continued and is making waves during the 2025 Arkansas Legislative Session. On Jan. 30, State Senator ...
Franklin County prison expected to cost $825 million, officials say
On Monday, budget chair Sen. Jonathan Dismang and Rep. Lane Jean filed a bill that would appropriate $750 million for prison ...