A Peek At 2016 MO Legislative Session and An Insiders Look At The MO Department Of Corrections

A Peek At 2016 MO Legislative Session With Representative Brandon Ellington

Last year the Missouri House started the session out by cutting the number of weeks unemployed workers could draw unemployment benefits. The 2016 Legislature started out with a Voter ID Bill that may have the effect of suppressing the number of eligible voters for our next election this fall. Today we take a look at what else to expect in this legislative session with our guest 22nd District Representative Brandon Ellington.

An Insiders Look At The MO Department Of Corrections

Caroline McGinness worked as a GED instructor at South Central Correctional Center, Licking, MO for several years and has a lot of insider knowledge regarding Civil and Human Rights violations in the facility. Using the pen name Caroline Giammanco she is author of a new book, Bank Notes: The True Story of the Boonie Hat Bandit. It is based on a true crime story out of St. Louis that made national headlines and is a hard-hitting look inside Missouri’s criminal justice and prison systems. Host Keith Brown El talks with Caroline.

JoJR Calendar for January 25th 2016

The ACLU of Missouri invites you to join their Voices for Liberty Lobby Day at the Missouri State Capitol on Wednesday, February 10th. To register and find out about transportation send an email to [email protected] by tomorrow Tuesday January 26th. At Lobby Day, you’ll meet with your legislators as a citizen lobbyist, learn about the legislative process, and hear what legislation the ACLU is tracking in 2016!
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The KCMO Chapter of the NAACP is hosting another session by the KC Election Board to train folks to become deputy registrars and register people to vote. Participants must be 18 years of age and live in Kansas City, MO and Jackson County. With this being a presidential election year, the need for registrars is critical to ensure everyone has the opportunity to vote. The training will take place at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, 3808 Cleveland Ave and Cleaver II Blvd. Please RSVP by Tue, Jan. 26th by emailing to [email protected] or by calling 816-421-1191.
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You are invited to join MORE2 as they bring together people of goodwill for an honest conversation about race and white priviledge in our community. Racism is experienced in many ways, let’s work together to make change. You can join them Thursday January 28th 6:30-8:30 pm at Trinity UMC, 620 E Armour Blvd, KCMO. Space is limited so reserve your spot soon, for more information and reservations send an email to [email protected]
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