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Archives for April 2023

CDCR budget grows in spite of looming prison closures

April 29, 2023 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2023-2024 budget includes an increase for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation although eight … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, MONEY MATTERS, POLITICS, Recently Posted

2023-24 BUDGET PROPOSAL SPURSPUSH FOR MORE PRISON CLOSURES

April 29, 2023 by Steve Brooks

Californians United for a Responsible Budget takes to social mediato urge Gov. Newsom to shutter 10 additional facilities by 2025 Californians … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, MONEY MATTERS, POLITICS, Recently Posted

State watchdog releases contraband audit results 

April 29, 2023 by San Quentin News

Office of theInspectorGeneral issuesreport on COVIDeracontrabandinterdictionmeasures instate prisons A state audit of contraband coming into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, Recently Posted

9th Circuit upholds reform measures 

April 29, 2023 by Joshua Strange

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a ruling enforcing reforms aimed to protect incarcerated people with disabilities in California’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, LEGAL, Recently Posted

ADVOCATES SEE PROMISING RESULTS FROM PRISON REFORM

April 29, 2023 by Joshua Strange

Advocates of criminal justice reform are pointing to promising examples of solutions that are reducing incarceration and improving community safety, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, Recently Posted

‘BASIC’ ACT TAKES AIM AT CANTEEN PRICE GOUGING

April 29, 2023 by Steve Brooks

SB 474: California Sen. Josh Becker hopes to eliminate excessive markups on commissary items  “Coming soon, Top Ramen noodles will be $1.00, if … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, MONEY MATTERS, Recently Posted

TENNESSEE – Termination of Memphis officers unusually swift in Tyre Nichols case

April 29, 2023 by Jerry Maleek Gearin

The rapid firing of five Memphis police officers following the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols is unusual according to some experts in law enforcement … [Read more...]

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NATIONAL – Panel weighs compassionate release, firearms penalties 

April 29, 2023 by Jad Salem

Golden sign with gavel and federal law

The U.S. Sentencing Commission is considering changes in federal sentencing guidelines, focusing on compassionate release and increased penalties for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: FEDERAL BOP, HEALTHCARE, Recently Posted Tagged With: Federal BOP

South Carolina pushes ‘shield laws’ to protect lethal drug suppliers 

April 29, 2023 by Randy Thompson

pharmacy pills

South Carolina is pushing to enact a law to shield the identities of pharmaceutical companies that supply the state with drugs used for lethal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE, LEGAL, Recently Posted

Something to think about…

April 29, 2023 by San Quentin News

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Filed Under: BOOK REVIEW, EDUCATION, Recently Posted

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