Criminal Justice Reform: Urgent. Now. 

among the many things the state legislature should address Is this issue.  The Governor's recommendations are encouraging if the legislature will stay focused and stay at work-in Lansing and working five days a week on public policy proposals and debates.  Paid to be full time.  Voters might start looking more seriously at a part time legislature. 

http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2015/05/18/governor-snyder-special-message-criminal-justice-reform/27537747/