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Senator King warns of "incompetence, lying, and deception" in proposed Franklin County prison plan

2166396 · January 14, 2025
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Senator King announced that residents from Franklin County would appear at the Capitol to discuss concerns about a proposed prison project, saying FOIA documents show the proposal has been "riddled with ... incompetence, lying, and deception" and noting the project's potential $1.5 billion cost.

Senator King used a personal-privilege floor statement to warn colleagues about a proposed prison project in Franklin County and to invite Franklin County residents to the Capitol at 1 p.m. to discuss their concerns, citing Freedom of Information Act documents.

"You've seen a lot in the news about the proposed, possible prison in Franklin…

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