Statement by Senator Kenneth Corn

“While Speaker Hiett and the Republicants in the House are taking a deep breath, our correctional officers continue to put their lives on the line behind the walls of our state prisons, where the situation appears to be getting more and more dangerous each day.

“It is the Speaker who is acting irresponsibly as he insists on ignoring this growing problem.

“Apparently, the Speaker has adopted a do-nothing policy when it comes to public safety.”