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Arkansas Politics
Ozarks at Large

State senator opposes Franklin County mega prison, calls for regional facilities

By Roby Brock,
Matthew Moore
Published August 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM CDT
Josie Lenora
/
Little Rock Public Radio

State Sen. Bryan King argues the proposed billion-dollar prison is financially irresponsible and advocates for smaller facilities in high-population counties.

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