Senator Demands Prison Project Pause | Fayetteville Arkansas News

Senator Bryan King is slamming Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders over the state’s costly prison land purchase in Franklin County, calling it a financial disaster and urging an immediate halt. The deal cost nearly $3 million for 800 acres, but without legislative approval for funding, it’s already a political liability. King also exposed a $350 million spike in prison medical costs and questioned why Arkansas relies on pricey outside consultants like Virginia-based Guidehouse instead of its own staff. While the Governor’s office defends the project as essential for expanding capacity—adding 1,500 beds since taking office—they admit they’re exploring alternatives like rehab programs and facility upgrades. The clash highlights a growing rift over how Arkansas should tackle public safety: efficiency or expansion? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ff5d49801bc4a1a