(The Center Square) – Ohio taxpayers are on the hook for more than $20 million for jail improvement in three counties that officials say will help security.

The money came a few days before the Ohio Controlling Board gave away millions in taxpayer funds for things like state park and college renovations.

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Two jails in southeast Ohio will share $17 million, with Montgomery County receiving $13 million for ongoing renovations, and Clark County getting $4 million to buy land and design a new jail.

Stark County, in northeast Ohio, will receive $7.5 m

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