Senate-Approved Criminal Justice Bill Could Bring Big Changes, U.S. Rep. Glen Grothman Weighs In

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Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., center, flanked by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., left, and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, right, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, on prison reform legislation. A criminal justice bill passed in the Senate gives judges more discretion when sentencing some drug offenders and boosts prisoner rehabilitation efforts. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

A new criminal justice reform bill called The First Step Act has been approved by the Senate. We find out how it could help reduce recidivism rates and modify mandatory sentencing laws. We also hear from Representative Glenn Grothman on a variety of issues facing Congress.

Featured in this Show

  • Criminal Justice Reform Bill Passes The Senate

    The U.S Senate passed a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill on Tuesday. We discuss the components of the First Step Act and what it could mean for the criminal justice system in America.

  • Conversation with U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman On Issues Facing Congress

    In the final days of 2018, members of Congress are considering issues facing the country, including government spending, immigration and border security, and criminal justice. We talk to U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin’s Sixth Congressional district about these issues and his resolution for Congress in 2019.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Breann Schossow Producer
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Mark Osler Guest
  • Glenn Grothman Guest

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