Missouri attorney general says he won’t take lobbyist gifts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s new Republican Attorney General Josh Hawley says he won’t accept gifts from lobbyists. Hawley announced Wednesday he’s also banning his employees from accepting lobbyist gifts. He took office Monday. Hawley says he also won’t accept campaign contributions from those currently under investigation by his office. His predecessor implemented a…

Justice report suggests changes to reduce prison population

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A commission created by Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner recommends reducing prison populations with a focus on treatment, curbing racial bias and emphasizing rehabilitation with punishment. The Criminal Justice Reform Commission made 13 recommendations in its final report delivered to Rauner on Tuesday. The commission suggests increasing post-prison services in communities with…