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Prison Project Debacle and New Debt | Birmingham News
State Senator Chris Elliott is furious over how the state botched the Elmore County prison project—costs ballooned past budget, exceeding what was planned for two facilities. Now, with a new prison in Escambia County set to begin construction in October, officials plan to fund it with cash and a $195 million bond, expecting completion in 30 months. Elliott’s real concern? The outgoing administration is locking the state into decades of debt without accountability. He’s demanding safeguards to prevent repeating past mistakes—and isn’t convinced lessons have been learned. Listen in comfort:Get…
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