Public safety is critical to economic, social, and civil stability. As the country faces crippling deficits, independent voters are looking for solutions that combine fiscal discipline with high quality public service. During severe economic downturns, some services must be cut out of necessity, even while crime rises and disasters strike. As a result, creativity, quality, and citizen vigilance must make-up for a decrease in funding public safety services and payrolls.
Governor Brown’s revised state budget — released on Tuesday — and its conservative approach to California’s economic future were well-received, even by Republicans. The May revise also addresses growing concerns over the undesirable consequences of California prison realignment.
While Governor Brown and his administration have mostly been compliant with a federal court order to reduce California’s prison population, they also continue to fight the mandate when room for resistance presents itself. On Monday, California officials took the first step to appeal…
House Bill 928, also known as the “Come and Take It” law, passed the Texas House on May 8. The legislation mandates that no state money can be spent to enforce federal firearm regulations that do not also exist in state law and is a push-back against proposed federal rules
Brown has been on the defensive about the state’s inmate healthcare for the past several months, claiming that the care inmate’s receive is constitutional.
Drones are a highly discussed issue among the American public. Despite, the numerous benefits that could come from the commercial use of drones, many concerns have been raised over this new technology, especially in regards to privacy rights. Here are 5 reasons why the U.S. is not ready for the domestic use drones.
Further disputes over prison reduction efforts in California have been raised over the potential health risks tied to an airborne fungus. In a recent court filing, Governor Jerry Brown’s administration objected to moving forward with an order that would remove more than 3,000 inmates…
As Google Glass nears release, many are expressing concern over some of the legal issues this revolutionary device could bring. One of the most prominent — and potentially most important for Google — is the breach of privacy.
