A lawmaker from Howard says the estimate of up to $500 million to replace the Green Bay state prison isn’t accurate.
Republican Representative David Steffen thinks consultants might change that figure. He says the cost for a similar facility in Kansas is in the 275-to-350 million range. Steffen says the final cost will also depend on the level of security and the location.
There’s a proposal to build a new prison and redevelop the current site in Allouez along Highway 172. Governor Evers didn’t include the project in his state budget.
