Tennessee Conservative
Tennessee Lawmakers Have Said Memphis Teacher Eliza Fletcher’s Violent Death Could Have Been Prevented If A New Law Had Existed When Her Murderer Was Previously Incarcerated. Thirty-Eight Year Old Cleotha Abston Had Been Recently Released Early From A State Prison For A Previous Crime And Was Not Under Supervision Or Parole At The Time Of His Attack On Fletcher.
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A Year Old State Office Created By Governor Bill Lee To Address Recidivism Rates In Tennessee Is Aligning Itself With A New Equity Movement That Says “Justice-Involved” Gay And Transgender People Need More Resources Than Other Formerly Incarcerated Individuals In Order For Them To Successfully Reenter Society.
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The Tennessee Legislature Passed More Than 200 Bills That Went Into Effect on July 1st, But A Number Of Additional Laws Just Became Effective On January 1st.
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Tennessee Youth Placed Into The Custody Of The Tennessee Department Of Children’s Services For Delinquent Behavior Now Have New Options For Learning And Career Development To Prepare For A Successful Next Chapter In Life.
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“This is $44,000 resolution for 200 beds. A one-time capital expense. But the addition of 200 extra people into Silverdale at current expense rates is a $20,000 daily reoccurring expense. Every day these 200 beds cost us $20,000 in perpetuity. That’s a major expense.”
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