“Change is never easy in government, especially when it comes to crime and punishment. But perpetuating the same losing pattern – and getting the same disappointing results – is not a strategy, it’s a waste of taxpayer money. The people of Louisiana deserve better. And it’s time for their elected representatives – Democrats, Republicans and Independents – to deliver.”
Read More“On Wednesday, New Orleans Rep. Walt Leger III, a Democrat who has been closely involved with the criminal justice overhaul, presented his plan to obligate the projected savings to sorely-needed public safety programs intended to reduce crime and assist victims.”
Read MoreYesterday in the House Education Committee, we discussed what to do when faced with a future in which TOPS isn’t fully funded.
Read More“’Why would anyone object to this amendment?’ Leger said ‘…This is simple. It mirrors the federal law. It's not a trick.’”
Read MoreWe incarcerate more people per capita than any other state, and yet, we are still suffering from high crime rates.
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