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Taskforce on CA reparations to make final recommendation

May 30, 2023 by Stuart Clarke

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In three months, California’s reparations task force will submit its final recommendations for a massive reparations program to the state legislature, … [Read more...]

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

Legislation would restrict ‘crime-free housing’ rules 

May 30, 2023 by Stuart Clarke

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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...]

Filed Under: LEGAL, MONEY MATTERS, RE-ENTRY, Recently Posted

No COVID hazard pay for guards

May 30, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

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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...]

Filed Under: COVID-19, MONEY MATTERS, Recently Posted

Involuntary servitude heads to NV voters in ʼ24 

May 30, 2023 by William Harris

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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...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, MONEY MATTERS, POLITICS, Recently Posted

Federal policy change will allow incarcerated patients to enroll in Medicaid prior to release 

May 1, 2023 by Joshua Strange

medicare vs. medicaid

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...]

Filed Under: HEALTHCARE, MONEY MATTERS, Recently Posted

CDCR budget grows in spite of looming prison closures

April 29, 2023 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

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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

‘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

Criminal fines take toll on poor

July 23, 2022 by San Quentin News Contributor

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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...]

Filed Under: LEGAL, MONEY MATTERS

Mt. Tam holds class on crypto-currency

July 21, 2022 by Steve Brooks

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...]

Filed Under: EDUCATION, MONEY MATTERS, Recently Posted

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