Legislators

Maryland Legislators Propose Urgent Bill to Prevent Early Release Credits for Violent Offenders in the Wake of Tragic Tech CEO Murder

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BALTIMORE, Maryland — Maryland lawmakers are pushing for new legislation to prevent individuals convicted of first-degree sexual offenses from earning early release credits. The move comes in response to the tragic death of Pava LaPere, a 26-year-old tech executive who was raped and murdered by a violent ex-offender last September. The proposed legislation, known as the Pava Marie LaPere Act, aims to address the concerns raised by LaPere’s father, Frank LaPere, who believes that the justice system needs to change. The bill would require the Maryland Parole Commission to approve an offender’s early release, granting … Read more

Georgia Republican Legislators Contemplate Health Care Expansion and Lawsuit Limits in 2024 Session

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Atlanta, Georgia – As the Georgia General Assembly kicks off its 2024 regular session, one of the major debates centers around whether Republicans will finally agree to expand health care for low-income adults under the state’s Medicaid program. Republican House Speaker Jon Burns has expressed his interest in exploring the idea, while Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is willing to consider it. However, Gov. Brian Kemp has been in favor of a more limited expansion of coverage. With it being an election year, state lawmakers will likely focus on measures that please their supporters and … Read more