ATLANTA, GA — FWD.us Regional Government Relations Director Jaime Rangel issued the following statement today in response to the close of the 2023 Georgia State Legislative Session, highlighting the positive discussions around workforce and economic growth legislation: “While another session under the Gold Dome has come to a close, the… Read More
ALBANY, NY – FWD.us New York State Director Alana Sivin issued the following statement today in response to ongoing budget negotiations: “As New York lawmakers continue budget negotiations, it is imperative that they remain steadfast in their commitment to protect bail reform and not agree to any changes that… Read More
ALBANY, NY – FWD.us New York State Director Alana Sivin issued the following statement today in response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s statements on public safety: “Over the past three years, study after study has shown the positive impact of bail reform: bail reform has reduced incarceration, … Read More
WASHINGTON D.C. – FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement today after Congress and the President overturned D.C.’s Revised Criminal Code Act (RCCA): “Federal policymakers have rejected evidence-based criminal justice reforms backed by decades of data that would have addressed the harms of mass incarceration and reduced racial… Read More