In three months, California’s reparations task force will submit its final recommendations for a massive reparations program to the state legislature, … [Read more...]
Legislation would restrict ‘crime-free housing’ rules
Proposed legislation would ensure that California property owners no longer be forced to use “crime-free housing” rules to evict or exclude tenants … [Read more...]
No COVID hazard pay for guards
A federal appeals court ruled that corrections officers are not owed hazard pay for alleged exposure to COVID without adequate protective gear at … [Read more...]
Involuntary servitude heads to NV voters in ʼ24
Referendum could abolish prison slavery in the state if passed Nevada will join a growing tide of states seeking to rid their constitutions of … [Read more...]
Federal policy change will allow incarcerated patients to enroll in Medicaid prior to release
For the first time ever, prisoners will be able to enroll in Medicaid and receive the federal health benefits prior to their release from prison or … [Read more...]
CDCR budget grows in spite of looming prison closures
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2023-2024 budget includes an increase for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation although eight … [Read more...]
2023-24 BUDGET PROPOSAL SPURSPUSH FOR MORE PRISON CLOSURES
Californians United for a Responsible Budget takes to social mediato urge Gov. Newsom to shutter 10 additional facilities by 2025 Californians … [Read more...]
‘BASIC’ ACT TAKES AIM AT CANTEEN PRICE GOUGING
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...]
Criminal fines take toll on poor
Criminal fines and fees often help fuel city revenues while harming the poor communities of color they serve, according to Reuters. San Francisco … [Read more...]
Mt. Tam holds class on crypto-currency
The students at Mt. Tamalpais College in San Quentin are preparing for their future in society by learning about the fundamentals of blockchain … [Read more...]