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FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner to testify at Michigan Senate Oversight Committee hearing on changes to prison ombudsman process
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner to testify at Michigan Senate Oversight Committee hearing on changes to prison ombudsman process LANSING – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner will testify at the Michigan Senate Oversight Committee hearing on Wednesday in support of a bill that would…
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FAMM opposes Pennsylvania legislation creating new mandatory minimum sentence
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM opposes Pennsylvania legislation creating new mandatory minimum sentence HARRISBURG – FAMM Pennsylvania State Policy Director Celeste Trusty issued the following statement in response to the Pennsylvania Senate passing Tyler’s Law, a bill that creates a new 10-year mandatory minimum prison sentence if someone sells drugs containing fentanyl…
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FAMM supports Pennsylvania Medical and Elderly Parole bill as it advances in the House
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM supports Pennsylvania Medical and Elderly Parole bill as it advances in the House HARRISBURG – FAMM Pennsylvania State Policy Director Celeste Trusty released the following statement after the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Judiciary Committee voted today to advance a Medical and Elderly Parole bill . “It’s unsustainable…
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FAMM celebrates 200th tracked prison visit of #VisitAPrison Campaign
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM celebrates 200th tracked prison visit of #VisitAPrison Campaign WASHINGTON – As part of its ongoing #VisitAPrison campaign, FAMM has been tracking lawmakers across the United States who visit state and federal prisons, and celebrates its 200th visit since launching the campaign last year . “So many laws…
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FAMM releases statement on introduction of bill that would change prison ombudsman processes in Michigan
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on introduction of bill that would change prison ombudsman processes in Michigan LANSING – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner released the following statement after the Michigan Senate introduced a bill that would make changes to the office of the Legislative Corrections Ombudsman in…
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FAMM releases statement on creation of ombudsman for Virginia’s prisons in budget bill
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on creation of ombudsman for Virginia’s prisons in budget bill RICHMOND – FAMM Vice President of Policy Molly Gill issued the following statement in response to passage of the new prison oversight provision in Virginia’s budget bill. “Virginia taxpayers spend $1.5 billion annually on prisons…
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FAMM urges federal investigation into civil rights abuses at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM urges federal investigation into civil rights abuses at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center WASHINGTON – Based on evidence of deplorable and unsafe conditions at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, FAMM sent a letter today requesting that the Department of Justice launch an investigation of the Tennessee prison and its…
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FAMM releases comment following Sentencing Commission vote on retroactivity
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases comment following Sentencing Commission vote on retroactivity WASHINGTON – FAMM Deputy Director of Policy Daniel Landsman released the following statement regarding today’s US Sentencing Commission vote to make the recent amendments to how the sentencing guidelines calculate criminal history retroactive. “We are very excited with today’s…
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FAMM recommends clemency process reforms in letter to Governor Shapiro and other officials
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM recommends clemency process reforms in letter to Governor Shapiro and other officials HARRISBURG – FAMM Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner sent a letter today to Governor Josh Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Board of Pardons Secretary Shelley Watson and Secretary of the Department of Corrections Laurel…
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FAMM announces Roxana Rincones to serve as interim President
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM announces Roxana Rincones to serve as interim President Rincones has worked at FAMM as FAMM’s Vice President of Family Outreach, Engagement & Mobilization WASHINGTON – FAMM Board Chair Julie Stewart announced today that Roxana Rincones, FAMM’s Vice President of Family Outreach, Engagement & Mobilization, will serve as…
Celebrating Our 35 Year Anniversary!
