October 2009 Blog Posts (3)

How a Bill becomes Law/For informational purpose only.

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Legislation is Introduced - Any member can introduce a piece of legislation

House - Legislation is handed to the clerk of the House or placed in the hopper.

Senate - Members must gain recognition of the presiding officer to announce the introduction of a bill during the morning hour. If any senator objects, the introduction of the bill is postponed until the next day.

The bill is assigned a number. (e.g. HR 1 or S 1)

The bill is labeled with… Continue

Added by Ester Holzendorf on October 30, 2009 at 12:32am — No Comments

Consolidated Social Work Services Inc. Mission and Purpose.

Provide direct and referral social services to offenders and their families, youth and their families, the elderly and the disabled. Consolidated Social Work Services Inc. is a 501 (C) 3 not for profit organization, incorporated in 2003. The purpose is to allow individuals to remain in the least restrictive enviornment, that is safe and humane, allow offenders to be successful upon release by beginning work with them while they are incarcerated, and help to reduce recidivism by assisting the… Continue

Added by Ester Holzendorf on October 22, 2009 at 11:53am — No Comments

Jaws of Justice Radio show.

Listen to the Thursday night special this week for the first broadcast of the JAWS OF JUSTICE, a new program in the development of KKFI, FM. The jaws of justice is a look at the American Justice system from the lawmakers to the lawbreakers and everyone in between. Questions will be ask, such as:

1. Should our courts be about finding truth or getting convictions?

2. What should the Department of Corrections be about, punishment or rehabilitation?

3. Can we change… Continue

Added by Ester Holzendorf on October 22, 2009 at 11:47am — No Comments