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Our Analysis of Governor Cuomo’s 2012-2013 Budget

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:18:47 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo released his $132.5 billion plan for the 2012-2013 budget today, closing an estimated $3.5 billion budget gap with $2 billion in savings and $1.5 billion derived from a reworked tax code that boosted levies on top earners. There are no new taxes or new fees under the plan, and, as agreed last year, the state would spend an additional 4 percent on education and Medicaid. The budget also proposes mandate relief, changes to pensions, and significant reform to the education system.

At this stage of our analysis, we do not see significant reductions or cuts in criminal justice or addiction or HIV services. Read our full preliminary analysis for more details on the key changes in our areas. The Legal Action Center will continue to gather details on the budget from our meetings and conversations with state policymakers and legislative staff.

LAC Releases Report on Legality of Denying MAT Access in the Criminal Justice System

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:18:30 +0000

Guidestar Experts Choose LAC as Leading Criminal Justice Advocate

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:07:03 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Nicole Collins Bronzan
Director of Communications
(212) 243-1313 / ncollins@lac.org

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2011 -- The Legal Action Center is proud to announce that Philanthropedia at GuideStar, the leading guide for donors to identify worthy charities, has named us one of the leading criminal justice advocates in the nation.

Decided by a panel of 127 experts working in criminal justice across the country -- with an average of 16 years of experience in the field -- this honor recognizes LAC as one of the top 5 nonprofits making an impact at the local level, out of the 144 reviewed.

At HIRE Conference, Talk of Policy, Best Practices, and a Time to ‘Do Right’

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:58:27 +0000

Meet David, an LAC Success Story

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:11:01 +0000

Toolkit on Obtaining Byrne JAG Funds Is Now Online

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:28:07 +0000

Our Voice In the NY Times: Cuomo’s Plan to Close Prisons Makes Sense

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:50:40 +0000

2011 Arthur Liman Public Interest Awards Honor Eric Grossman, All of Us or None

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:57:56 +0000

Tickets for 2011 Arthur Liman Public Interest Awards Benefit Now Available!

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:47:38 +0000

The 2011 Arthur Liman Public Interest Awards will honor Eric F. Grossman, Managing Director and Global Head of Legal at Morgan Stanley, and All of Us or None, a national grassroots civil rights movement by current and formerly incarcerated people, their families and allies to fight discrimination faced by people w/ conviction histories.

The benefit will be held October 25, 2011 at the Tribeca Rooftop in New York City. Purchase your tickets today!

LAC Director Testifies Before IOM on Essential Benefits Package

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:12:01 +0000

Legal Action Center Director/President Paul N. Samuels, who also serves as the co-chair of the Coalition for Whole Health, was asked to present its recommendations concerning the development of the required mental health and substance use disorder benefits in the essential benefits package.