Legislation

New York lawmakers want to give cash to parolees

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ALBANY, NY – A new legislative proposal in New York State is aiming to provide financial support to inmates upon their release from prison. The bill, proposed by State Senator Kevin Parker and Assemblyman Eddie Gibbs, suggests a six-month financial aid program that would give approximately $400 per month to each released inmate, totaling around $2,600. The proposed legislation does not currently impose any restrictions on how the funds can be utilized. State Senator George …

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Will Manchin Vote for Any Democrat Legislation?

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(InformingNews.com) – Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) was pivotal in stopping the passing of the Build Back Better Act. His refusal to support it put the nail in the coffin because, with a 50/50 Senate split, Democrats had to get every single member of the party to vote in favor of the bill. Despite the rejection, President Joe Biden vowed to continue working with the senator, but will he be able to present anything Machin will …

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