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The legislature officially repealed the licensing restrictions for reform felons today. We successfully pressured the board to remove these barriers to employment. I will continue monitoring the implementation process to ensure these new guidelines are followed correctly.

December 7, 2012

Stop discrimination against reform felons

Stop discrimination against reform felons

🏆 Won — 144 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 10 months ago
This is important because felons are trying to get there life together and be allowed the opportunity to become working citizens. Felons deserve the right to go to school and get a state license. Felons deserve the right to be successful and take care of their families. Felons deserve the right to have the American Dream and get the same jobs and education after paying back their debt to society.

Updates

November 29, 2012

The scale of this response confirms that our policy proposal has moved beyond a niche concern. I am currently coordinating with legal counsel to organize a formal presentation for the relevant legislative committee.

Reached 100 supporters

November 29, 2012

7 Comments

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Dave Garcia
13 years ago Featured

THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE REVOLVING DOOR OF PRISON. GIVE THEM A REAL CHANCE.

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Kevin Young
13 years ago Featured

If u do the time u should get another shot. Period.

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Jessica Kim
13 years ago Featured

my brother is trying so hard to get his life back on track but nobody will hire him. its not fair.

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Marcus Nguyen
13 years ago Featured

hard to go straight when the system keeps the door closed in your face. change this.

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Mike Yang
13 years ago Featured

its been 5 years since i got out and i still cant find decent work. just let us work.

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Sarah Ortiz
13 years ago Featured

people make mistakes. they shouldnt have to pay for the rest of their lives for it.

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israel bennett
12 years ago

i agree.we need a chance at everything though.