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FAMM raises concerns about Mayor Bowser’s proposed sentencing legislation during DC Council hearing
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM raises concerns about Mayor Bowser’s proposed sentencing legislation during DC Council hearing WASHINGTON – FAMM’s Vice President of Policy Molly Gill testified in opposition to Mayor Muriel Bowser’s sentencing legislation being considered today during a DC Council Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety hearing. FAMM believes…
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FAMM to host press event with bipartisan group of Pennsylvania lawmakers supporting Second Chance legislation
For Media Inquiries : John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM to host press event with bipartisan group of Pennsylvania lawmakers supporting Second Chance legislation HARRISBURG – FAMM will host a “Second Chance Legislation” presser at the Media Center in the Pennsylvania state Capitol with a bipartisan group of lawmakers on Monday, June 26th at 10:00 a.m.…
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Lawmakers, bipartisan advocates, and impacted families to hold press conference to support The Federal Prison Oversight Act
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org Lawmakers, bipartisan advocates, and impacted families to hold press conference to support The Federal Prison Oversight Act Reps. Lucy McBath and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) hosting event on Wednesday, June 21 WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of justice reform and law enforcement advocates and impacted families join Reps. Kelly…
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FAMM releases statement on passage of The Equal Chance Act in California
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on passage of The Equal Chance Act in California SACRAMENTO – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Daniel Landsman released the following statement after California’s assembly passed The Equal Chance Act, a bill that would make retroactive a recent reform allowing judges the discretion to strike…
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FAMM releases statement on passage of bill to eliminate crack disparity in Missouri
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement on passage of bill to eliminate crack disparity in Missouri JEFFERSON CITY – FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy Maria Goellner released the following statement after both Missouri’s House and Senate voted to eliminate the state’s crack-powder sentencing disparity as part of an omnibus criminal justice…
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FAMM hosted Pennsylvania lawmakers for #VisitAPrison blitz during April’s Second Chance Month
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM hosted Pennsylvania lawmakers for #VisitAPrison blitz during April’s Second Chance Month HARRISBURG – April was Second Chance Month, which highlights the need to remove barriers for formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully reenter society. This year FAMM’s Pennsylvania State Policy Director Celeste Trusty marked the occasion by working…
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FAMM Board announces departure of Kevin Ring as President
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM Board announces departure of Kevin Ring as President WASHINGTON – FAMM Board Chair Julie Stewart announced today that the organization’s president, Kevin Ring, will be leaving in June to become vice president of criminal justice advocacy at Arnold Ventures. Stewart said the FAMM Board immediately would begin…
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FAMM applauds Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs’s appointment of members of the independent prison oversight commission
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM applauds Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs’s appointment of members to the independent prison oversight commission PHOENIX – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs recently announced the members of her Prison Oversight Commission, which will deliver recommendations about how the independent body should run later this year. Governor Hobbs established the…
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FAMM releases statement after President Biden announces government-wide re-entry reforms, commutations
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement after President Biden announces government-wide re-entry reforms, commutations WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring issued the following statement after President Biden announced a comprehensive series of initiatives to improve re-entry for people leaving federal and state prison. The president also commuted the sentences of 31…
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FAMM calls for investigation into death of Joshua McLemore
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM calls for investigation into death of Joshua McLemore INDIANAPOLIS – FAMM sent letters today to Attorney General Todd Rokita , Executive Director Indiana County Jail Services Division Chance Sweat and Jeff Groh, Jail Inspector – Southern Region calling for an investigation and audit of the Jackson County…
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