It’s not very often that state lawmakers, particularly those of the Republican ilk, pass a law that actually reduces criminal sentences. Nothing earns more support more quickly in the state Capitol than a “tough-on-crime” bill.
WHAT OTHERS SAY: New crack disparity law should apply to current cases
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 | 3:05 p.m. CST
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