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| Oklahoma prisons to borrow money for maintenance |
| By newsok.com- Dale Denwalt |
| Published: 09/26/2018 |
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The Oklahoma Board of Corrections on Thursday advanced bond plans for maintenance and construction efforts at existing prisons. The $116.5 million in bonds was authorized by the Legislature this year and could be finalized this week by the state bond adviser. The bonds would fund items ranging from new roofs and locks for cell doors, to lighting and plumbing needs at the state's aging prison system. There were some earlier media reports that indicated the bonds might be used to expand the state's inmate capacity, but doing so would require a separate round of borrowing. At its meeting, the board took the first step toward reaching that goal by adopting a resolution to solicit information for the design, funding, and construction of new correctional facilities and new housing units. Read More. |
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