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...]
Collaboration: NFL & Hip-hop mogul Ice Cube collaborate for Black-owned business
The NFL has reached out to hip hop mogul and entrepreneur O’Shea Jackson Sr., better known as Ice Cube, to bridge the gap of opportunity and wealth … [Read more...]
‘Gate Money’ legislation revised
Senate Bill 1304’s proposed Release Allowance cut by half — to $1,300 if bill becomes law Efforts to increase the amount of “gate money” allotted … [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...]