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North Carolina Economy Loses $685 Million Due to Driver’s License Suspensions over Debt
North Carolina could be missing out on $684,756,000 in economic activity due to driver’s license suspensions over court debt. The state suspends 827,000 licenses for…
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Missouri Closing in on Boosting Workforce, Public Safety with Clean Slate Legislation
When someone commits a crime, priority one for government should be apprehending them and ensuring they are brought to justice and pay for that crime.
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Missouri Amendment Would Bring Twisted Incentives to Sheriff Pensions
Fines and fees have an important role in the criminal justice system. Financial penalties can punish and disincentivize commission of various offenses, while saving costs…
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Hearing on First Step Act Is a Reminder It’s Working
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Pennsylvania Clean Slate 3.0 Enacted
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Could Policy Change Save Big Cities? One Mayor Thinks So
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ATR Releases Letter Supporting the EQUAL Act
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Supreme Court May Soon Address Draconian Civil Asset Forfeiture Appeal Process
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Federal Lawmakers Take Action Against Regressive Driver License Suspensions
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Clean Slate 3.0: Boosting Pennsylvania’s Workforce Through Hard-Earned Second Chances
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Oklahoma Gets Another Conservative Win on Criminal Justice
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Tax Cuts, Paycheck Protection, Tort Reform Headline Florida Session Packed with Taxpayer Wins
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Counterproductive Driver’s License Suspensions over Debt Would End with New North Carolina Bill
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