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@sirscrewston.bsky.social
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Solvent peddler. Wannabe grazier. Looking for good trouble. Houston, TX ➡️ Branch, AR. Regnat populus.

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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
“Arkansas taxpayers are footing the bill not just for @VanirCM’s “management” fees and extensive travel, but for first-class flights, luxury hotels, and even alcohol—sometimes twice via duplicate expense reports.” gravelandgrit.substack.com/p/the-lap-of...
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The Lap of Luxury
Arkansans Are Paying Twice for Booze and First-Class Travel for California Prison Consultant
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Are there lessons to be learned from others’ missteps? Or are we doomed to repeat them before we learn for ourselves? Read the latest from @gravelandgrit.bsky.social on Substack: “Failure” gravelandgrit.substack.com/p/failure?r=...
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Failure
What's that saying about learning from history?
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
5️⃣.
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Matt Campbell @bluehogreport.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Bart Hester, who was nominally on the baseball team at U of A, says there wouldn't be NIL at all if it was up to him. I guess that's to be expected from someone who almost never saw the field. 0-3 on the season wouldn't get a dime in NIL money if it had been around when he was in school.
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Matt Campbell @bluehogreport.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Oh, look: they can’t get the $750M for the prison, so they’re going to try to move $250M from existing funds. Make it too costly now to stop spending in the future. Nice way to run the total bill way higher than $825M in the end. arkleg.state.ar.us/Home/FTPDocu...
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Chris Jones @jonesforar.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
You have to wonder why Sarah would cash in so much political capital for this mega-prison. Call your Arkansas state legislators and tell them to vote no! Check out my latest piece on this mega-prison push. open.substack.com/pub/drchrisj...
A political cartoon depicts Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders holding a golden shovel labeled “$750 Million Mega-Prison Plan,” digging into the ground in Franklin County. Behind her, a Capitol building has a sign reading “Senate: Funding Rejected – April 1, 2, 3” and another that says “Last Chance Session Ends April 16.” Underground, various signs and images show opposition and concerns: “Unconsulted Franklin County Residents” with angry people holding a “Where’s NO!” sign, “Cultural Heritage & Staffing Crisis,” “Culturally Sensitive Site,” and “Franklin County Local Leaders: We Weren’t Told.” Also buried are playing cards labeled “Political Gamble” and “Critical Gamble.” Text at the bottom reads: “When transparency is buried, trust gets broken—and no one’s building a future on that.”
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
The more they vote the more we write. Read the latest on Substack: "Three Strikes" open.substack.com/pub/gravelan...
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Three Strikes
And you can keep playing until you win?
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For AR People @forarpeople.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
One of the more important calls you’ll make: save Arkansas libraries. www.arrighttoread.org/save_the_ark...
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MAKE A CALL: Save the Arkansas State Library
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Despite Chairman Magness’s personal “estimations,” we felt an actual analysis from one of our HR professionals would better provide the information those concerned are looking to understand. Read @gravelandgrit.bsky.social’s latest article for more. open.substack.com/pub/gravelan...
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No Field of Dreams
If you build it, they won't come.
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Call to action on prison funding (SB354)! Outreach guide linked. Call & email daily. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Gravel & Grit, a rural transparency project. @gravelandgrit.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Have they done ANY homework on this site? They have owned it for eight months now! UN-REAL... youtu.be/tfaSZ2KeOBU?...
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Joe Profiri vs. ARDOT
YouTube video by Gravel & Grit
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Blake Rutherford @blakesrutherford.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders wants to build a prison against the will of locals and common sense. I explain in today’s Arkansas Democrat Gazette why she is wrong. More prisons do not reduce crime.
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Public comment that we won’t get an opportunity to present on SB354 in @gravelandgrit.bsky.social’s latest article. open.substack.com/pub/gravelgr...
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Written, Not Spoken
Participating in the process...
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For AR People @forarpeople.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Incredibly pleased today to bring you a guest post from our friends at Gravel and Grit, a nonprofit formed to oppose the Franklin County prison project. Got questions about the budget estimates for the prison? G&G has you covered. Read on! 👇 forarpeople.org/character-wi...
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Character Witness: Budget Estimates for the Franklin County Prison - For AR People Action
The state has lied to us at every turn about the Franklin County prison. Why should we believe them when it comes to the budget?
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Is a prison budget from a profit motivated prison building company reliable? You be the judge. Check out @gravelandgrit.bsky.social’s latest article: “Character Witness” open.substack.com/pub/gravelgr...
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Character Witness
How trustworthy is the budget "estimate" for the Franklin County prison project?
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
A billion dollar set-aside now? The plot thickens. Check out what we know and what we’re asking in @gravelandgrit.bsky.social’s latest Substack. open.substack.com/pub/gravelgr...
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One Billion Dollars
The new number.
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Confused about the crazy prison number? Check the new @gravelandgrit.bsky.social Substack. open.substack.com/pub/gravelgr...
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Franklin Co. Prison by the Numbers
$75m, $330m, $405m, $470m, $750m, $825m, $1.2b, $1.5b...?
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Gravel & Grit, a rural transparency project. @gravelandgrit.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
❗❗❗❗ URGENT RED FLAG ALERT!! SHARE!! Call the members of the Joint Budget Committee and tell them to stand up to this! They are asking for a blank check! CALL NOW AND CALL OFTEN. THIS IS URGENT!!
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
“Are we going to continue to spend spend spend so we can lock people up… or are we going cut taxes and reduce budget accordingly?” (Full interview: youtu.be/3qts10kV6CA?fe…). #prisongate #ARpx #ARleg
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Michael Cook, Sylvester Smith 1.26.25
YouTube video by Roby Brock
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Unfortunately it would not surprise me in the least.
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Natalie Kengla @nataliek47.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
So day one, President Trump has signed an order making it easier for the private prison industry to capitalize on taxpayers. Rest assured the plan is for them to come to Arkansas. @sirscrewston.bsky.social @gregleding.bsky.social @arkansasadvocate.com www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Sure seems like a gross oversight that there is no resource for the gov being permitted to appoint Special Associate Justices in her own lawsuit. How would this ever result in an appointment that shouldn't likewise recuse themselves? #prisongate #ARpx #ARleg
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Dr. Matthew Pate @matthewpate.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Thank you. I’ve published a lot of things on the dangers of private prisons. They are bad for inmates, the communities around them, the taxpayers, and human rights. The only people they benefit are the owners and the politicians they bribe. Private prisons should be illegal.
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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Next newsletter comes tomorrow. If you aren't already signed up, subscribe at gregleding.com/newsletter. #ARpx
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Get the #ARleg Update — Greg Leding | Arkansas Senate
Keep tabs on the Arkansas legislature with my newsletter.
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Bill Kopsky @bkopsky.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
The Arkansas Public Policy Panel is on Bluesky now! Follow along for news on social justice issues in Arkansas.
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
But by all means, let’s do the exact same thing and expect different results. This isn’t our only choice. We can do better than this madness. #prisongate #ARpx #ARleg
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
TDCJ’s statewide vacancy rate is only 28%. @ADCPIO’s was 37% at last check. It will not improve by adding 800 positions in a location that does not have the workforce to fill them easily. #prisongate #ARpx
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Just got my hands on the Sunset Advisory Commission’s most recent Staff Report on Texas’ correctional system. Its finding support the critical need to site facilities in non-rural settings. We can learn from our neighbors or we can repeat their mistakes. #prisongate #ARpx
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Arkansas Public Policy Panel @arpanel1963.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Welcome to ARPanel's new Bluesky account! Let's get to work and do some good things today.
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
For more clarity. Red rectangle is La Palma. Blue rectangle is Utah State. Contour map is Franklin Co. site. Point is—why is the state plotting two entire facilities on the site? One points toward privatization (CoreCivic/LaPalma) the other points toward a massively blown budget ($1b+/Utah).
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
And the fact that we can legitimately call just under 10 minutes an “extended interview” is a striking reminder of @SarahHuckabee’s lack of regard for keeping her constituency informed. Disgraceful. #arkansas #ARpx
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
4:35 to 6:32 discusses Franklin Co. What few new, non-regurgitated, canned statements there are constitute half truths at best. It is woefully ignorant to call this the best place in the state for this project. youtu.be/umDBSK7Fkh4?si… #prisongate #ARpx #ARleg
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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders gives extended interview
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
A note about this image. There are 2 full prisons overlaid on the Franklin Co. site. To the left, @CoreCivic’s La Palma facility in Eloy, AZ. To the right, Utah State Correctional Facility, which went 100% over budget, costing over $1b to build. #prisongate #ARpx #ARleg
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Speaking of privatization… This is the CEO of CoreCivic. 3 days ago. Is this where we’re headed? #franklincountystrong #prisongate #followthemoney #ARpx #ARleg
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Initial project report from @DLRGroup (09/2023) shows new prison having 25.5% less gross square footage, but housing 64% more beds than Cummins. @OppArkansas this kind of irresponsibility is what the BOC is guarding against by not blindly adding more beds. #prisongate #ARpx
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Matt Campbell @bluehogreport.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
State Sen. Bryan King has a plan for the jail backlog that costs less and doesn’t require building a new prison. arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...
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State senator pitches new solution for county jail backlog - Arkansas Times
King said his proposal would address the jail backlog more efficiently than building a new prison would, while costing less.
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Sounds like the meeting went well and @VanirCM was a done deal before the RFQ was even drafted. #Arkansas procurement law is a big deal, right…? #franklincountystrong #prisongate #ARpx #ARleg
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
@ArkansasTSS, @ChaferNStanley, and others in @SarahHuckabee’s office met with @VanirCM to discuss the prison in advance of the RFQ going out. Not a great look given that Profiri is pals with the CA consultant that reps @VanirCM and setup the meetings. #prisongate #ARpx
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Based on the rate sheet, time scheduled, and attendance list, taxpayers paid Vanir a minimum of $28,320+expenses for the meetings citizens were barred from attending yesterday and today. Still say this isn't emergent, Bart? #franklincountystrong #prisongate #ARpx
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
And here’s the real rub—we have to assume they knew the optics of kicking us out, yet they still viewed that as less publicly damaging than us being privy to the meeting discussions. Watch for the incoming hard sell PR spin. #franklincountystrong #prisongate #ARpx #ARleg
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Silver linings.
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Mrs. Misty @mrs-misty-479.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
@ForARPeople1 created an incredible toolkit to assist with advocacy efforts! Sure, it's made for Franklin County, but change the words and fill in the blank for any County and any issue! It's applicable to all! #arnews #arpx #arleg forarpeople.org/franklin-co-...
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Franklin County Coalition Guide - For AR People Action
Access resources + stay informed about efforts to demand transparency, protect local values, and stop the prison build in Franklin County.
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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 08/01/2025
Opponents of a prison planned for Franklin County went to the Department of Corrections headquarters under the “valid assumption that this was an open meeting.” But when inside, they were told they would be arrested for criminal trespassing if they did not leave. arkansasadvocate.com/2025/01/07/o...
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Opponents of prison plan barred from meeting, say Arkansas officials operate in secret • Arkansas Advocate
Two opponents of a prison planned for Franklin County were threatened with arrest for criminal trespassing on Tuesday and escorted out of a Arkansas Department of Corrections meeting, which they said ...
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Mrs. Misty @mrs-misty-479.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
My people 🩷 The Franklin County folks, not DOC 🤪 For the record: Our library board meetings are always open to the public. Plus, we have our meeting dates, agendas, and minutes on our website. 🤷‍♀️ Nothing to hide! 🌞🌞🌞 Be the Light! #arnews #arleg #arpx
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
The utter irony of “address concerns” being on the agenda for the meeting while simultaneously trying to have those who have the concerns arrested… Police state, coming to an Arkansas near you. #franklincountystrong #prisongate #ARpx #ARleg
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Adam @sirscrewston.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
And @forarpeople.bsky.social forarpeople.org/lack-of-tran...
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State Continues to Hide Franklin County Prison Process and Ignores Promises to be Transparent - For AR People Action
The Dept. of Corrections isn't concerned with government transparency, refusing to let the public see the Franklin Co. prison plans.
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