Unearthed interview exposes what Talarico thought about 'tough-on-crime' tactics

introduced by Talarico in 2021, which aimed to reduce in-school and out-of-school suspensions and removals to alternative programs. The bill stalled in committee. * *Republican response:* Following the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Republican lawmakers challenged this approach. State Representative Steve Toth argued that violent students must be removed. Quote: