Capitol View Report says build a prison, maybe two while you’re at it! J.L. Schmidt Statehouse Correspondent Feb 18, 2023 Feb 18, 2023 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save “They’re trying to build a prisonkAmk6>m%96J’C6 ECJ:?8 E@ 3F:=5 2 AC:D@?k^6>mk^AmkAmk6>mu@C J@F 2?5 >6 E@ =:G6 :?k^6>mk^AmkAmk6>mp?@E96C AC:D@? DJDE6>k^6>mk^AmkAmk6>mp?@E96C AC:D@? DJDE6>k^6>mk^AmkAmk6>mu@C J@F 2?5 >6]”k^6>mk^Am kAmk6>m—%96 !C:D@? $@?8 3J $JDE6> @7 2 s@H? Wa__`Xk^6>mk^Am People are also reading… J’s Pumpkin Patch reopens in support of local families; pays homage to late cofounder Lexington principal Barry McFarland wrote lyrics for UNK Color Song while a student at UNK Natalie Ramirez sets new Lexington High School girls cross country record, takes third at UNK Invite Cozad rallies to support Ide through cancer treatment Trump to begin sending $500 ACA refund checks. 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