Stories Related to Colorado

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Colorado Clean Slate Act Will Seal More Than 1 Million Records

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.

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Rommy Kassim

5/18/2022

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CO Governor Pardons Nearly 1,400 Marijuana Arrests

Colorado has long been at the forefront of marijuana decriminalization within the United States. And now, they've taken yet another step towards the future as Governor Jared Polis announced that he granted an additional 1,351 pardons for convictions of possession.

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Rommy Kassim

1/18/2022

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Colorado's New Initiative Will Attempt To Raise Employment Rate For Ex-Cons

When it comes to our prison system, we need to push toward rehabilitation, not reincarceration. The lack of employment opportunities for ex-convicts raises a question that Colorado Attorney Phil Weiser seeks to address with a $1.1million initiative with the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) and other community organizations.

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Rommy Kassim

12/31/2021

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Colorado's SB 21-074 Would Automatically Expunge Some Nonviolent Convictions

Colorado is taking action to provide a second chance to nonviolent offenders.

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Rommy Kassim

11/12/2021

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Colorado Announces Cannabis Business Office That Will Focus On Social Equity

Colorado's new Cannabis Business Office, CBO, aims to grow and support the state's marijuana industry. Cannabis tax revenue will fund the new division, created by a bill signed in March this year.

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Rommy Kassim

8/17/2021