Posts by Steven Randle

Justice, Work

Licensing reform bill removes barriers to work for nurses, barbers, and social workers

by Steven Randle

Every year, thousands of Mississippians leave the state’s prison system and return…

Work

Let’s help those leaving prison re-enter society

by Steven Randle

Each year, about 8,000 men and women leave prison in Mississippi. But…

Justice

Empower joins national coalition in support of EQUAL Act

by Steven Randle

Empower Mississippi has signed on to a coalition letter, joining organizations across…

Justice

The Equal Act would close crack, cocaine sentencing disparity

by Steven Randle

Mandatory minimums, three-strike rules, and expanded felony classifications created a time of…

Justice

Reducing Criminalization and Incarceration for Drug Offenses

by Steven Randle

A new report from Empower Mississippi gives Mississippi a failing grade for…

Justice

Mississippi provides hope, and care, for pregnant women in prison

by Steven Randle

A very important piece of legislation flew under the radar this session…

Justice

What Does The Earned Parole Eligibility Act Do?

by Steven Randle

Gov. Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2795, the “Mississippi Earned Parole Eligibility…

Justice

Reversing the errors of the Clinton-Biden Crime Bill

by Steven Randle

Before closing out the 2021 legislative session last week, lawmakers overwhelming adopted…

Justice

Lives thrown away. Families torn apart.

by Steven Randle

Disproportionately long prison sentences do not enhance public safety. But they do…

Justice

Parole reform is needed in Mississippi. And new legislation is moving.

by Steven Randle

Dangerous overpopulation crisis. Department of Justice investigation. Rehabilitation. Public safety. Recidivism. Mississippi…

Justice

Approaching the home stretch

by Steven Randle

Today is the 60th day of the 2021 Mississippi legislative session, and…

Justice

Legislature should act on criminal justice reform, before it’s too late

by Steven Randle

The Mississippi legislature is nearly halfway through their 2021 session. Every year…