Governor JB Pritzker announced that nearly 500,000 non-felony cannabis arrest records have been expunged by Illinois State Police.
Delegate Sally Hudson of District 57, recognizes faults within the system and plans to sponsor several bills that will put an end to a number of issues that threaten the socio-economic stability in Virginia.
Last year’s Senate Bill 288 is officially in effect as of January 1st, allowing many more records to be eligible for expunctions in Georgia.
Memphis offers hope by announcing their partnership with Kroger to help those with a criminal record get a deserving second chance.
Washington D.C.’s Mayor Muriel Bowser proposed a bill that would simplify the process of sealing criminal records.
Detroit is expanding Project Clean Slate, a program that will expunge qualified individuals’ criminal offenses.
The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs recently introduced a free tool that allows D.C. renters to research information about prospective landlords.
Michigan has introduced a Fair Chance Housing Ordinance that, if approved, will prevent landlords from discriminating against individuals with a criminal record.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed her intent to legalize marijuana in 2021. She noted that legalizing and taxing the substance would generate some much-needed revenue for the state