STATE HOUSE/7-29-10 The Crime Bill Conference Committee met today at 3pm to discuss progress on reconciling House and Senate versions of criminal justice reform. Conferees carried an optimistic tone, and said they were confident in … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Joins CORI Reform Consensus
Suffolk County District Attorney, Dan Conley highlighted the Senate's 'ban the box' proposal "where a criminal background check is the final step in the process, not the first. It allows them to get their foot in the door...and allows them … [Read more...]
50-Mile CORI Reform March to State House
CORI reform demonstrators held a press conference and rally on the steps of the State House representing a broad range of organizations that are moving to change the CORI laws. State Senator Augustus of Worcester spoke in favor of the … [Read more...]
CORI Reform Hearing – Clamor Continues
The hearing began with testimony from Governor Patrick, who highlighted the real needs for reforms. He noted that there are 20,000 people incarcerated in Massachusetts, and that 97 percent of these people will return to their communities at … [Read more...]