Correction Officers across the state are on strike! Officers are calling for a full repeal of the HALT Act while Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with legal proceedings against the officers who don't return to work. There have been increased calls for prison reform in the state following the brutal beating of an incarcerated induvial at the Marcy Correctional Facility a few weeks ago. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas joins us to unpack insurance coverage for inhalers in the state budget. WMHT is highlighting the work of black leaders all month long. Eva Bass - of Bridge Tha Gap and AVilliage, Inc. - is working to provide resources and opportunity in her community.
Full Episode: Prison Strikes, Criminal Justice Reform, Insurance Coverage for Inhalers
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Full Episode: Prison Strikes Across the State, Criminal Justice Reform, Insurance Coverage for Inhalers, Community Work Impact
On This Week's Edition
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- Correction Officers across the state are on strike! Officers are calling for a full repeal of the HALT Act while Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with legal proceedings against the officers who don't return to work. By Thursday, the governor and the officers came to a tentative agreement.
- There have been increased calls for prison reform in the state following the brutal beating of an incarcerated induvial at the Marcy Correctional Facility a few weeks ago.
- Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas joins us to unpack insurance coverage for inhalers in the state budget.
- WMHT is highlighting the work of black leaders all month long. Eva Bass - of Bridge Tha Gap and AVilliage, Inc. - is working to provide resources, support, and opportunities in her community.