1. A legislator develops an idea for a new law or changes to an old one. 2. A bill is introduced in either house of the Legislature. Senate bills are filed with the Secretary of the Senate and House bills are filed with the Clerk…
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In 2009, due to historic budget cuts across the country, states were looking for ways to cut corrections costs while maintaining public safety. One of the main options was to try and level off the ever-growing prison population, and to explore different ideas for allowing…
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Fear is a powerful tool. It instantly invokes behaviors at a subconscious level that most individuals fail to even recognize. Take for example the “fight-or-flight” instinct that occurs when we find ourselves in a dangerous situation. Our bodies instantly react without a conscious thought from…
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