SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that would automatically seal criminal records for people convicted of crimes not considered “serious.” House Bill 1836, also ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The Clean Slate Act law goes into effect in New York State on Saturday, aimed at giving some who have been convicted of a crime a better shot at a second chance in life. Under the ...

A New York bill that would shield criminal records from public view after several years saw a renewed political push this year, culminating with passage in both houses of the state legislature in the ...

The Pennsylvania Senate is expected to take up its own version of Clean Slate 3.0 legislation soon. Supporters expect it to resemble a bill the state House passed on Monday, June 5. The Pennsylvania ...

NEW FEES OR TAXES. IF GOVERNOR WOLF SIGNS OFF ON THE SPENDING PLAN TODAY, THE STATE BUDGET WILL BE COMPLETED TWO DAYS AHEAD OF THE JUNE 30 DEADLINE. JERE: STARTING TODAY, COURTS ACROSS THE STATE WILL ...

Some convicted criminals in New York will now have their records sealed when applying for jobs and filling out housing applications, after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the controversial new “Clean Slate ...

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - North Dakota Representative Kelly Armstrong is co-sponsoring a bipartisan bill that he says would increase employment opportunities for North Dakotans who have earned ...