The «Right Priorities» initiative will utilize $ 7.5 million of criminal forfeiture funds from the Manhattan District Attorney's office toward college education programs in prison. (news.wbfo.org)
When the governor recently announced a plan to invest $ 7 million from bank settlements to support college education programs for inmates, Kolb accused Cuomo of prioritizing prisoners over law - abiding students. (auburnpub.com)
And his recent plan to expand college education programs in state prisons has gone over very badly in conservative - leaning areas upstate, giving the Republicans choice election - year base - rallying material. (politico.com)