Lawmakers to Review Franklin County Prison Plan Complaint

Arkansas lawmakers debate Franklin County prison project

On Tuesday, Arkansas lawmakers met to hear from a group of people who filed a complaint against the Franklin County prison project.

Lawmakers to review Franklin County prison plan complaint

Officials from the Governor’s Office, members from the Board of Corrections, and Gravel and Grit are all expected to speak at Tuesday's meeting.

Franklin County Prison Debate Heads to Capitol Tuesday - Conduit News Arkansas

Grassroots Group Challenges Franklin County Prison Plan Ahead of Capitol Hearing (00:00:09) When Adam Watson helped launch Gravel & Grit, the mission was simple: give Franklin County residents a voice in the fast-moving plan to build a new state prison in their backyard. Less than a year later, the group has secured a rare legislative hearing in Little Rock—one that could put top officials under oath. Watson said the journey from shock to organi…