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Brianna LongNov 9, 20223 minCreating a “clean slate” for formerly convicted personsOn April 27 and 28, 2021, Sen. Robert (Bob) Casey (D-PA), Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Rep. Lisa Rochester (D-DE) and Rep. Guy Reschenthaler...
Breann BellMay 25, 20223 minHow HB 459 will update Maryland’s outdated juvenile legal systemMaryland has been making changes to its juvenile legislation, and the state most recently passed the Juvenile Restoration Act (JRA),...
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