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Design work underway for proposed Lincoln County prison as lawmakers debate financing and necessity
Summary
Republican leadership said site preparation and equipment movement have begun on a planned state prison in Lincoln County; Democrats described the existing penitentiary as unfit and said a modern facility is needed for safety and rehabilitation, while some lawmakers questioned the financing approach.
Republican leadership said design work is complete for a proposed new state prison in Lincoln County and that site preparation has begun. A Republican speaker told reporters that equipment was moved onto the site to clear trees and buildings and that the site includes about 160 acres being prepared for construction.
At the same time Democratic caucus members who have toured the current South Dakota State Penitentiary described the existing facility as outdated and…
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