Washington State could see a decriminalization measure on November’s ballot, and a new study tells us that the many voters are already on board. Initiative 1922 would decriminalize possession, removing penalties and instead opting for a harm-reduction model.
Colorado’s SB22-099, also known as the “clean slate” legislation, has received a wealth of bipartisan support and is very close to its final stages.
A seemingly flaw-focused background service provided inaccurate, reputation-tainting information to employers at an Iowa healthcare center. Jennifer Malatek, a registered nurse for 24 years, was revoked of her nursing position at Aveanna Healthcare due to inaccurate information provided by First Advantage Background Services.
Louisiana has notoriously high fees and an overall tedious process for expungement, but Louisiana’s new HB 707 is hoping to automate the system. Automation would help the thousands of eligible individuals that might not have otherwise taken advantage of this benefit. Louisiana legislators recently forwarded HB 707 to the full House for consideration.
Collin County District Attorney Greg Willie has announced a new 2022 Expunction program that would offer free legal assistance to people who have records eligible for expunction.
Cleveland, Ohio’s mayor is officially all talk and all action, as he has filed a motion to expunge over 4,000 marijuana conviction records dating back to 2017. The records are all misdemeanor cases that involve 20 or less grams of marijuana.
As many industries across the globe face labor shortages, companies like JPMorgan Chase are looking to hire qualified candidates who might have previously been overlooked. JPMorgan has hired thousands of talented employees with criminal histories to take advantage of an untapped labor source.
A key committee officially recommends that the NCAA lower student athlete drug testing penalties and increase the testing threshold for marijuana use. The NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports has agreed to raise the THC threshold, which constitutes a positive test from 35 to 150 nanograms per milliliter.
Though a person’s criminal record does not define them, it can open a new window of opportunity. For instance, people with previous drug-related convictions are more likely to understand the struggles of addiction. It’s extremely common for a person in recovery to turn to counselors with shared experiences to guide them through the process.