House and Senate negotiators reached agreement Friday on a sweeping overhaul of the state's criminal justice system, ending several months of what were described as occasionally contentious discussions.The compromise unveiled by a six-member conference committee calls for a wide range of changes in how Massachusetts deals with crime and punishment issues.
State Lawmakers Reach Deal On Massive Criminal Justice Bill
By Associated Press, Boston Herald
Thu, 03/22/2018 - 9:00pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Massachusetts Suffolk County Boston
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