Advocates demand governor sign prison reforms into law

Advocates demand governor sign prison reforms into law

Advocates on Tuesday demanded the governor sign a package of bills meant to reform the state’s troubled prisons, a year after the killing of Robert Brooks put a spotlight on the worsening conditions behind bars.

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State Legislature passes prison reforms, heads to Hochul’s desk

State Legislature passes prison reforms, heads to Hochul’s desk

The New York State Legislature passed a package of prison reforms on the last day of the legislative session, sending the bills to the governor’s desk. However, the governor has not indicated if she plans to support the package or not.

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