Lawmaker Aims To Reform State’s Early Release Prison Programs

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ A state lawmaker says he’ll try again to reform a program that allows inmates who behave well to get out of prison early.Republican Sen. Len Suzio, of Meriden, says he’ll discuss ways to reform the Risk Reduction Earned Credit Program Monday.
Last year, Suzio sought to exempt anyone from the program who was convicted of a violent or sexual offense. He says he’s reintroducing legislation.The state legislature created the program in 2011 to promote good be