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Conn. Lawmakers Look To Pass 1st Bill In The U.S. Making Prison Phone Calls Free

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Lawmakers in Connecticut are looking to pass the first bill in the U.S. to make phone calls from in-state prisons free. Supporters of the legislation say the high cost of communication between prisoners and their families has negative consequences. Connecticut Public Radio's Lori Mack (@lmackwnpr) reports.

This segment aired on May 24, 2019.

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