Is Mississippi’s parole system broken?
Former chairman of the Mississippi Parole Board Steve Pickett in this file photo speaking to lawmakers during a joint hearing of the House Corrections and Judiciary B Committees about the…
Some providers will offer low-cost internet even as federal program ends, White House says
Friday, May 31, 2024 is the official last day of the pandemic-era Affordable Connectivity Program, which has provided up to $30 in discounts on internet bills for eligible families and…
Kangaroo ownership, rodent traps, brass knuckles. The bills you may have missed.
In warning against lifting the ban on kangaroo ownership without a permit, the Animal Welfare Institute said, “Kangaroos, whose kicks can kill a human, have escaped from U.S. homes multiple…
Greater focus on crime sparks another wave of juvenile justice bills
Photo: Getty Images For decades, state legislators and criminal justice advocates have worked to change the juvenile legal system, striving to expand access to rehabilitation and keep young people from…
Blackburn pledges to block Senate business in wake of Trump conviction
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., is pledging to block Senate business, mainly items dealing with White House initiatives. (Photo: John Partipilo) Blaming President Joe Biden for the 34-count conviction of…
Some providers will offer low-cost internet even as federal program ends, White House says
Friday, May 31, 2024 was the official last day of the pandemic-era Affordable Connectivity Program, which has provided up to $30 in discounts on internet bills for eligible families and…
Pay boosts for judges remain sticking point for lawmakers as session winds down
Canva image With just hours to go before their law-making session ends, legislators have agreed to nearly all facets of state spending for the next fiscal year except one —…
Medicaid providers due at least $8.5M in delayed state payouts, they estimate
Advocates for the elderly, poor and people with disabilities say a local legal challenge going to the U.S. Supreme Court could severely threaten federal benefit programs, like Medicaid. (Getty Images)…
Steiner will step down as top Oregon budget writer to focus on run for treasurer
State Sen. Elizabeth Steiner, D-Portland at the Oregon Legislature on Feb. 12, 2024. (Jordan Gale/Oregon Capital Chronicle) Sen. Elizabeth Steiner didn’t set out to become one of the main writers…
Will you be AWOL in the upcoming elections?
(Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Not voting in the presidential primary and general election is tantamount to an act of dereliction of duty, even desertion when it comes to defending and protecting…