Abigail Spanberger today led the introduction of a bipartisan bill that would help improve police statistics, strengthen community policing initiatives.
The Hudson Valley is on the lookout for a pet whose family desperately wants her to return home.
Lost Pets of the Hudson Valley is a Facebook page that helps reconnect lost animals with their owners. Usually, the page is filled with listings for lost dogs and cats from Poughkeepsie to Middletown who have gotten out of the yard and haven t been able to find their way back. But one recent listing for a pet that s over two decades old left us with lots of questions.
On Tuesday Diane Goldstein posted a lost pet flyer for Leo. Leo is 21 years old, weighs 30 pounds and is described as shy and friendly. Oh, and did we mention that Leo is a tortoise?
We write as organizations across the political spectrum to urge you to vote
YES on House Bill 1315 (Herod) to end the assessment and collection of juvenile fees and costs in Colorado.
Juvenile fees and costs – monetary sanctions imposed on youth and families to generate government revenue – are a regressive tax on vulnerable Coloradans. These fees include charges for public defender applications, genetic testing, restorative justice programs, miscellaneous court costs, late payment fees, and more, and come with harsh penalties and other negative consequences for nonpayment.
Studies show that juvenile fees create additional barriers for youth and families, often trapping them in cycles of debt and court involvement. Further, juvenile fees are linked to higher recidivism rates and lower levels of positive social spending, undermining community safety and youth rehabilitation.