What does it take for school administrators to use some common sense? A policy, zero tolerance or any other, is a guideline. Every situation is different, and school officials need to be able to approach each situation individually, and make an appropriate decision, based on the relevant facts. »
A right is defined as something that all people deserve, simply because they are human beings. This bill of rights was created by young women who are or have... »
In a recent editorial, “In new Census, home is where the vote should be,” the Times Herald-Record (Orange County, NY), examines the issue of prison-based gerrymandering in the larger... »
The March issue of the Montana Legislative Branch Newsletter is available at: www.leg.mt.gov under the heading ‘What’s New’. If you you have any questions or comments about the newsletter... »
Montana State Prison is divided into two parts: the high security side and the low security side. A fence topped with separatess the two classes of prisoners. There is... »
For most, that sense of powerlessness evolves from our own ignorance of the laws that are there to protect us. Most of us find ourselves unaware, or uninformed, of the... »
The Law and Justice Interim Committee will be meeting at 8:00 a.m. in Room 137 of the Capitol Building on Monday and Tuesday, February 8-9. »
The February issue of the Montana Legislative Branch newsletter is available on the legislative branch homepage at www.leg.mt.gov under "What's New". »
A bipartisan group of congressional and state leaders and experts on criminal justice policy came together yesterday to examine how states are changing their crime and corrections policies through... »
We look forward to your input and help in creating “positives changes” and a more efficient criminal justice system for Montana. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RR3WKX8 »
