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The Mountain Eagle

"Section 219 is Rogers' way of fast tracking this prison by ramming it through. How stupid does he think we Letcher Countians are? But I suppose we shouldnt be surprised because fast tracking has become common practice in the Kentucky State Legislature."

- Artie Ann Bates, MD, Blackey, KY

The News Press

"The upfront cost of building this prison is half a billion dollars. Then, it will cost about $56 million thereafter, for as long as it stands, and paid for by taxpayers' federal income tax dollars."

- Concerned Letcher Countians,

Artie Ann Bates, MD, Secretary Blackey, KY