Sen. LaTonya Johnson discusses the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how the state legislature can address racism. Then, the executive director of the state’s largest police union describes new bills proposed by Republicans to address police recruitment and other law enforcement issues.
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Sen. Johnson reflects on Martin Luther King's legacy and discusses race-related legislative issues
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we explore race-related issues and legislation with state Sen. LaTonya Johnson, including her new bill to create a taskforce on missing and murdered African American women and girls.
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Bills would attempt to boost police recruitment
Police departments across the U.S. experienced increases in resignations and retirements between 2020 and 2021. That’s according to a survey conducted by the Police Executive Research Forum. We take a look at a package of bills state lawmakers designed to bolster police recruitment.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Steven Potter Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- Sen. LaTonya Johnson Guest
- Jim Palmer Guest
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