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FAMM submits comment on proposed changes to the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM submits comment on proposed changes to the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program WASHINGTON – FAMM submitted a comment today to the Department of Justice on the proposed changes to the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program. Under the proposed rule, 75% of money sent to incarcerated people by family or…
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FAMM applauds passage of prison oversight bill by New Mexico State House Committee
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM applauds passage of prison oversight bill by New Mexico State House Committee SANTA FE – The New Mexico House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on and passed the Corrections Advisory Board Act today. FAMM submitted testimony from Vice President of Policy Molly Gill in support of the…
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FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price to testify before Maryland Senate Judiciary Committee about medical and geriatric parole
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price to testify before Maryland Senate Judiciary Committee about medical and geriatric parole ANNAPOLIS – FAMM’s General Counsel Mary Price will testify before Maryland’s Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of Senate Bill 98, legislation to improve medical and geriatric parole programs on Wednesday, February…
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Coalition of law enforcement, justice reform, and civil rights organizations urge Congress to pass the EQUAL Act
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org Coalition of law enforcement, justice reform, and civil rights organizations urge Congress to pass the EQUAL Act WASHINGTON – Today, FAMM along with 20 additional organizations sent a letter to Sens. Dick Durbin and Lindsey Graham (the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, respectively) urging…
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FAMM releases statement following Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs plan to introduce independent prison oversight
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM releases statement following Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs plan to introduce independent prison oversight PHOENIX – FAMM President Kevin Ring released the following statement after Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs introduced a plan for independent prison oversight in the state. “We applaud Governor Hobbs for taking this important step…
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FAMM endorses Illinois Resentencing Task Force report’s recommendations
Contact: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM endorses Illinois Resentencing Task Force report’s recommendations SPRINGFIELD – Dr. Shaneva McReynolds, FAMM Illinois State Consultant and Advocate, today expressed support for the sixteen recommendations issued by the Illinois Resentencing Task Force (RTF) final report . In an attempt to safely reduce the overpopulated Illinois prison system House Bill…
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FAMM welcomes Celeste Trusty as Pennsylvania State Director
Contact: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org FAMM welcomes Celeste Trusty as Pennsylvania State Director WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring today announced that Celeste Trusty has been hired to serve as the Pennsylvania State Director and Maria Goellner has been promoted to the position of FAMM’s Deputy Director of Policy. Trusty returns to a position she…
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FAMM releases statement after U.S. Sentencing Commission proposes amendments to federal sentencing guidelines
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org FAMM releases statement after U.S. Sentencing Commission proposes amendments to federal sentencing guidelines WASHINGTON – FAMM General Counsel Mary Price released the following statement after the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) met today to announce proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines. The amendments would touch several areas in…
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Matthew Charles responds to Governor Bill Lee’s clemency grants to those sentenced under the old Drug-Free Zone law
For Media Inquiries: John Norton, 202-999-4268 jnorton@famm.org Matthew Charles responds to Governor Bill Lee’s clemency grants to those sentenced under the old Drug-Free Zone law NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today granted clemency to 30 individuals sentenced under the Drug-Free Zone sentencing reform law that was passed by the state legislature earlier this year.…
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John Wetzel, former Pennsylvania Secretary of Corrections, joins FAMM Board of Directors
For Media Inquiries: Tripp Laino, 202-999-4273 tlaino@famm.org John Wetzel, former Pennsylvania Secretary of Corrections, joins FAMM Board of Directors WASHINGTON – FAMM President Kevin Ring today announced that John Wetzel, the former Pennsylvania Secretary of Corrections, will join the organization’s board of directors. “We are thrilled to welcome John to our board,” said Ring. “He…
Celebrating Our 35 Year Anniversary!
