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Community Corrections and Clean Slates: Ideas States Can Undertake on Their Policy Plates
This panel will discuss the intersection and relatedness between community corrections and clean slate policies, which enable human opportunity and lower recidivism rates.
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The Unseen Hand of NIMS in Communities
Building Government Los Angeles City Hall Hall State and local governments are the frontline of defense against the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, And, we haven’t been sitting idly by, we’ve been…
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Speaking up on Restorative Justice
Americans from all walks of life were shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific images of George Floyd’s unjustified killing at the hands of those charged to serve and protect. Organizations of all types and people everywhere are asking what they can do, and many of the potential solutions being discussed can be advanced most effectively by the states.
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Policy Prescriptions: Fiscal Discipline to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19
With all of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we are continually analyzing the many policy proposals at all levels of government to address the current situation. Obviously, many of these…
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Criminal Justice Task Force: Policy Prescriptions to Address Economic and Health Care Challenges in the Face of COVID-19
The Criminal Justice Task Force details possible solutions to public policy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Resolution on Criminal Justice Fines and Fees Especially in light of the economic downturn,…
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Policy Solutions to Address COVID-19’s Impact on the Criminal Justice System
As the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise, states have an important role to play in their response to the crisis. These policy solutions provide proactive approaches to…
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States Have Been the Cultivators of Sound Criminal Justice Policies
For more than a decade, states have plainly demonstrated that prisoner reentry programs can have long-term positive impacts on communities and individuals. The federal government took note of these successful…
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Educating Juveniles in Prison Unlocks Opportunity
Rumor has it that determination of prison capacity is decided on the basis of third-grade reading scores. According to reports, this claim is purely hearsay. However, the believed credibility…
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Good Character Provisions are Making Occupational Licensing More Restrictive for Ex-Offenders
Fifteen years: that was the amount of time that Andrew Beavers spent obtaining degrees following his time in prison only to be denied the right to work in his field…
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States Seize on Improvement of Asset Forfeiture Laws
As 2019 progresses, many states continue their efforts to change their asset forfeiture laws. Asset forfeiture is the permanent taking of private property by government agencies at the local, state,…
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Asset Forfeiture Transparency Improves Government Accountability in Alabama and Everywhere
Over 100 years ago, United States Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis famously wrote, “Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants.” Alabama’s new Civil Asset Forfeiture Database will provide…
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Supreme Court Places Limitations on States and Localities Authority to Impose Excessive Fines
On February 20, the United States Supreme Court unanimously decided Timbs v. Indiana, a decision that amounted to a tremendous victory for private property rights. The Excessive Fines Clause of…
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Montana Shouldn’t Take Away Driver’s License for Inability to Pay Court Fines.
Note: Excerpt from Billings Gazette on January 19th, 2019. “The Montana Legislature has a tremendous opportunity to end suspending an individual’s driver’s license for conduct unrelated to dangerous driving. House…
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FIRST STEP Advances to Last Step: Congress Passes Bipartisan Criminal Justice Package
Congress has passed a bipartisan criminal justice package that will enhance public safety and empower individuals. President Trump endorsed the legislation last month and will sign it into law. In addition,…
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Law Enforcement Groups Join Conservative Groups in Support of the FIRST STEP Act
An effort by Congress to provide for prisoner reentry programs and help ex-offenders ease back into society has gained momentum. Within the last week, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP),…
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FIRST STEP Act Temporarily Stalls, but States Continue to Make Waves on Laws Helping Ex-Offenders and Improving Public Safety
Yesterday, President Donald Trump and Jared Kushner met with Attorney General Jeff Sessions in order to evaluate the Senate’s willingness to move the revised version of the FIRST STEP Act…
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Nebraska Passes Occupational Licensing Reform
In a refreshing spirit of bipartisanship, Democrats and Republicans have come together in support of occupational licensing reform. Earlier this year, the Nebraska legislature passed LB 299 nearly unanimously.
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White House Hosts Summit on Prison Reform
On May 18th, the White House hosted a Prison Reform Summit. During the summit, both President Donald Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence spoke about the importance of prisoner reentry. The…
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Federal Law that Prevented Gambling On Sports
States now have the authority to legalize sports gambling. The United States Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PAPSA) on 10th Amendment and anti-commandeering…
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Wyoming State of the State: Fiscal Soundness Despite Setbacks in Energy Sector of Economy
Wyoming enjoys the 8th best economic outlook in the nation, according to Rich States, Poor States. This outlook has failed to translate into performance largely due to numerous macroeconomic factors and regulatory measures. The governor’s commitment to state regulatory reform, bureaucratic downsizing, and budget reform has resulted in the state weathering this storm with a strong balance sheet and low taxes. Rather than resort to higher taxes or centrally planned economic development, the continuation of a business-friendly climate is needed to incentivize further diversification and future growth of the economy.