South Dakota Freedom Caucus said “no” to the new men’s penitentiary

PIERRE, SD (KELO.com) — A hard “no” from South Dakota’s Freedom Caucus on a proposed new men’s penitentiary in Sioux Falls.  Legislators Tina Mulally and John Carley say the cost could climb to a billion dollars, and say the existing 140-year old facility is still usable.  Law enforcement groups are backing the new prison and say it’s needed for public safety.  Governor Rhoden’s office says the price is capped at 650-million dollars.