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Alabama’s new Escambia County prison could cost close to $900 million; officials approve bond

Another planned prison, the Gov. Kay Ivey Correctional Complex in Elmore County, will cost about $1.25 billion.

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AL.com· Aug 27, 11:19 PMAlabama’s new Escambia County prison could cost close to $900 million; officials approve bond

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