LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A group spoke at the Arkansas capitol on Tuesday about their opposition to the plans for an Arkansas state prison in Franklin County. The Franklin County and River Valley Coalition was represented by three members who were concerned about how the site selection was made and how the site was unsuitable for the plans. The group also spoke about the expected ultimate cost of the proposed 3,000-bed prison. 
	
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Group outlines opposition to Franklin County prison plans for Arkansas

Members of the Franklin County and River Valley Coalition answered questions from media at a small meeting at the Arkansas State Capitol Tuesday to discuss their opposition to the proposed state prison in Franklin County.

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Opponents of the planned prison in Franklin County told a bipartisan gathering of lawmakers Tuesday that the expected penitentiary is not just a bad deal for locals, but for all taxpayers. “Fundamentally, what we want to talk about is that this is a whole state issue. It’s not unique to any one place; it’s about honesty, transparency and fiscal responsibility,” Leah Acoach said. “What we have not received is honesty, transparency, and we have no…

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Members of the Franklin County and River Valley Coalition speak against the proposed prison in Franklin County during a press conference in Little Rock on Jan. 14, 2025. Left to right: Leah Acoach, Natalie Cadena, Adam Watson. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate)Opponents of the planned prison in Franklin County told a bipartisan gathering of lawmakers Tuesday that the expected penitentiary is not just a bad deal for locals, but for all taxpayers. …

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