New York’s Cuomo ties state funding to police changes to fight racism

US News

[ad_1]

FILE PHOTO: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference at LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B, during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New York City, New York, U.S., June 10, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Friday he will sign an executive order requiring local governments to develop and adopt by April 1 plans to reinvent police departments to address use of force, police bias and other issues that have triggered anti-racism protests.

Cuomo said departments must “reinvent and modernize” to battle systemic racism and qualify for state funding.

You Might Like

Reporting by Gabriella Borter and Barbara Goldberg; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama

[ad_2]

Read the Original Article Here

Articles You May Like

CNN defends laugh of Kamala Harris by accusing anyone criticizing VP’s cackle is ‘playing into sexism’
DeSantis Tells Biden That Florida ‘Will Not Comply’ With New Title IX Rules for Transgender Students
Congress Must Ban Earmarks Once And For All
This New York City Prosecution of Trump Is a Dangerous Legal Jenga Game for Democrats
USA TODAY: Kyle Rittenhouse Campus Speeches Raise ‘Free Speech’ Questions

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *