Criminal justice reform sent to Governor’s desk
The Mississippi Legislature passed the Criminal Justice Reform Act of 2019, sending the bill to Governor Bryant for his signature. According to Empower Mississippi, the...
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Bryant discusses prison reform with President Trump
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant met with President Donald Trump this week during a roundtable discussion on prison reform. During the meeting, Bryant shared Mississippi’s successes with...
The Law of the Land: New Laws Take Effect Today, Including “Religious Freedom”. “Katie’s Law”
by kim
JACKSON, Miss.–If you or someone in your family has ever been the victim of a violent crime, you may be able to take some comfort...
Reforming Your Corrections System, Saving You Money: New Law Signed
by kim
JACKSON, Miss.–Controlling the costs of keeping people accountable without compromising public safety is the goal of the new corrections reform bill (HB585) signed into law...
OP ED: Gipson: Criminal Justice Task Force, Tough and Smart on Crime
by kim
OP ED Policy: We welcome qualified Op Ed pieces to be published on this website. In the interest of balance, if an opposing opinion piece...
Criminal Justice Reform: Bill Passes House That Keeps the Bad Ones in Longer
by kim
JACKSON, Miss.–Keeping the bad ones in longer and making sure the most ruthless Mississippi criminal can’t be trusted is part of a bill that passed...