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Rep. Walt Blackman

Jun 11, 2026

Budget fails to fully fund court-ordered prison reform

Key Points  Prison healthcare funding in state budget falls short of court requirements Oversight office goes unfunded again, delaying prison accountability efforts Advocates warn delays in full funding risk harm […]

Apr 10, 2026

Democrats turn to strikers to talk politics under GOP majority

Key Points: Democrat bills rarely surface in Republican-controlled Legislature Proposals mostly focus on affordability issues Replacing GOP bill with Democratic idea is considered ‘hostile’ With only a handful of their […]

Mar 26, 2026

Proposed ballot measures would expand size of Legislature, shorten session

Key Points:  Lawmakers are considering a ballot referral to add 30 new House seats  If approved, the measure would take effect in 2043 Proposal aims to address legislators’ concern about […]

Jan 24, 2026

Funding for Independent Correctional Oversight Office still uncertain

Key Points  No funding for prison oversight office in governor’s budget  Legislature starts push for $1.5 million to actualize oversight  Budget director claims Governor’s Office open to discussion With an […]

Jan 9, 2026

Prison reform remains paramount for GOP in 2026

Key Points:  Lawmakers push funding for independent prison oversight office  Scrutiny continues over prison conditions, safety, custody classification Legislation on home confinement returning for another session  Prison oversight and criminal […]

Apr 17, 2025

‘Stolen valor’ bill passes Senate as feud between 2 lawmakers simmers

Key Points: The “Stolen Valor” bill passed the Senate with bipartisan support Sen. Rogers took credit after blocking the legislation previously Rep. Blackman accused Rogers of lying for political credit […]

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