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Month: May 2023

Legislation in Lansing may allow prisoners who complete job, educational programs to be released sooner

By Peter Maxwell Click here for updates on this story     LANSING, Michigan (WXYZ) — Leaders in Lansing will soon be considering a controversial piece of legislation that, if passed, would make it possible for prisoners to be released from prison sooner. The new bill would reduce prison sentences for inmates who complete job training and

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‘This should not have happened’: Residents fed up after bridge built too short

By Barry Sims Click here for updates on this story     HALETHORPE, Maryland (WBAL) — Anticipation over the opening of a new bridge in Halethorpe has turned into frustration and protests after it was reportedly “too short.” “This should not have happened. You (have) engineers. This should not have happened,” said resident Desiree Collins. The bridge

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Montana governor signs bill banning drag performers from reading to children in public schools, libraries

By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Washington (CNN) — A bill signed by Montana Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte this week enacts far-reaching limits on the presence of children among drag performers, including by banning drag story hours at public schools and libraries. HB359, which went into effect when Gianforte signed it on Monday, prevents children from attending

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