Board approves $2 million DRC solar project despite senator's objection over ROI and federal funds
The board approved Department of Rehabilitation and Correction's $2 million solar panel project, which the agency said uses non‑GRF funds and could yield a seven‑year ROI; Senator Kahler registered an objection citing taxpayer concerns and federal funding as still public dollars.
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The State Controlling Board approved a $2 million request from the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction to install solar panels across institutional facilities, despite an objection from Senator Kahler who questioned the project's return on investment and use of federal funds.
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