The Maryland Clean Slate Act could expunge criminal records for some cannabis possession and misdemeanor charges.

Anyanonu acknowledged prior evictions are important pieces of information for landlords and property managers, but said the five-year period such records are kept is enough time to assess a potential ...

On February 5, a coalition of Illinois leaders, advocates, and community members gathered at the Illinois State Capitol ...

Expunging low-level, non-violent criminal records will help people get jobs and help the police by reducing crime in our communities.

Gov. Mike DeWine announced his draft for the state budget this week. Although he has publicized major changes and his ...

BOSTON — House Democrats will consider a proposal on Thursday that caps migrant stays in state-funded shelters and requires expanded criminal background checks, but Republicans say the plan doesn't go ...

Marilyn Mosby deserves credit for her impactful tenure when it comes to criminal justice, her former communications director ...

Gov. Wes Moore (D) on Wednesday, in this third State of the State address, laid out challenges being faced by state he said ...

Despite the legalization of recreational marijuana, Missouri's expungement process is hindered by a backlog, leaving many without relief from past offenses.

Governor Wes Moore today delivered his third State of the State address. Before a joint session of the Maryland General ...