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Reducing Recidivism with Employment

Idea Category: Criminal Justice, Equity & Opportunity, Jobs and Entrepreneurship

This week, NewDEAL Leader Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist joined leaders from government, business, and law enforcement to announce a new proposal for a “Job Court” pilot program. The program is a creative solution to decrease recidivism rates by making employment opportunities available for defendants accused of low-level, nonviolent crimes. The $5.5 million investment would give 450 eligible defendants good paying jobs and transferable career skills that will help them find jobs after their sentence. To read more about how this proposal could reduce recidivism and give Michiganders a second chance while also helping businesses staff up, read the article here.

Bynum Leads Semiconductor Effort in Oregon

Idea Category: Criminal Justice, Equity & Opportunity, Jobs and Entrepreneurship

As the one year anniversary of the federal CHIPS and Science Act approaches, communities across...

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New Funding for Hartford Youth Program

Idea Category: Criminal Justice, Equity & Opportunity, Jobs and Entrepreneurship

On Tuesday, NewDEAL Leader Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin announced hundreds of thousands of dollars in additional funding...

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