Wanted to make sure you saw the editorial in the Daily Journal entitled “Recidivism deserves continued attention.” Over the past few weeks, Governor Phil Bryant took positive action to reform Mississippi’s criminal justice system by signing into law House Bill 387, which aims to reduce recidivism by prohibiting the… Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – FWD.us Senior Director for Criminal Justice Reform Zoë Towns issued the following statement today following Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant’s veto of SB 2841: “We are disappointed in Governor Bryant’s veto of SB 2841: a package of critical criminal justice reforms for the state of Mississippi. This bill… Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant held a ceremonial signing for HB 387. FWD.us Senior Director of Criminal Justice Reform Zoë Towns issued the following statement: “We applaud Governor Bryant and Mississippi legislative leaders for taking bold action to bring meaningful reforms to Mississippi’s criminal justice system. Their… Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the United States reached its annual visa cap on petitions for high-skilled workers, just five days after the H-1B visa petition window opened on April 2, 2018. FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement: “Once again, the H-1B visa petition window this year has closed… Read More
