Arkansas lawmakers react following Gov. Sanders’ State of the State address [Video]

SANDERS REAFFIRMED HER SUPPORT OF A NEW STATE PRISON IN FRANKLIN COUNTY. 40/29 LAKYRA BANKS JOINS US LIVE IN THE STUDIO. LAKYRA- THERE’S PROPOSED LEGISLATION AGAINST THE PRISON? DURING HER ADDRESS- THE GOVERNOR HIGHLIGHTED HER ADMINISTRATION’S EFFORTS WHEN IT COMES TO PUBLIC SAFETY. BUT SHE’S FACING CRITICISM FROM LAWMAKERS AND LOCAL RESIDENTS- WHO SAY WHEN IT COMES TO THE PROCESS BEHIND THE PRISON- THE PROJECT’S RAISING MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS. Sanders, Arkansas) “We have worked with this legislature to expand our prison system with plans for a new 3000 bed prison in Franklin County.” IN OCTOBER- THE STATE PURCHASED 800 ACRES OF LAND FOR THE PROPOSED SITE- COSTING NEARLY 3 MILLION DOLLARS. BUT THE PROCESS HAS BEEN MET WITH CRITICISM. Senator, Senator, “They can’t provide, any real answers to anything.” District District “the selection of the Franklin County was made behind closed doors.” “I think the biggest concern is the …