The Sacramento Bee: Labor unions, health access and immigrant advocacy organizations celebrated when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Fair Share from Big Corporations Act into law last month. But some policy analysts worry the effort to make companies pay more toward their workers’ healthcare could unintentionally shift who and how they hire.

RBIJ has joined Community Legal Services and The Clean Slate Initiative in filing an amicus brief in Doe v. InformData, LLC, currently before the Fourth Circuit.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed SB 1421 into law, which included a bipartisan “Clean Slate” measure that establishes an automated process to identify and expunge eligible low-level drug offenses for thousands of Missourians.

The UK's new ETA rules are blocking justice-impacted U.S. business leaders from entering the country. Hear from Alicia Rasta and Michelle Cirocco of Televerde, Chief Royal Ramey of The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, and Jesse Crosson of Night Is Day LLC on what that means for them — and why it needs reform.

The Observer: Critics say Home Office ban on visas for ex-offenders is short-sighted and bad for the economy.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed occupational licensing reforms (SB 207) into law — improving transparency around eligibility criteria, making licenses more accessible to the 4.5 million Georgians with a criminal record, and removing barriers to high-demand careers.

The Kansas City Star: SugarBot Sweet Shop supports Clean Slate bills now in Jefferson City. They help fill the workforce and reduce recidivism.

Chicago Tribune: The Corporate Coalition of Chicago and RBIJ share why employers don’t have to wait for Clean Slate implementation, they can start Fair Chance Hiring now.

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives: Two measures reforming Oklahoma's fines and fees systems have been signed into law.

Gumptown Magazine: Governor Kay Ivey signed SB138 into law this week. Sponsored by Representative Parker Moore and Senator Rodger Smitherman, the bill breaks down workforce barriers for non-violent formerly incarcerated Alabamians.

Boston Business Journal: To strengthen our workforce and economy, it’s time for our state to embrace ‘Clean Slate’ legislation.

Alabama Political Reporter: Our business-friendly policies, competitive workforce training programs, and vital public-private partnerships continue to fuel our success.

FedCommunities: Debt-related suspensions also keep people out of the workforce. Many jobs require a driver’s license. And driving may be the only way for some to get to work.

“Thanks to the leadership of the legislature, advocates, and Governor DeWine, House Bill 29 removes these unnecessary barriers to employment and hiring — a significant win for business and communities,” said RBIJ CEO Maha Jweied.

Lawndale News: The President and CEO of North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN) shares how Illinois’ Pretrial Fairness Act has positively impacted their business.

RBIJ’s Deputy CEO Lena Patel shares her thoughts on the appointment of James Timpson OBE to Minister for Prisons, Parole, and Probation following the U.K. election.

Ohio Capital Journal: A pair of Ohio Republican lawmakers are trying to make it easier to get non-violent criminal records sealed to help formerly incarcerated Ohioans get hired, but advocates say that’s not enough.  

Labor Depot owner Eric Miller commends Colorado for passing occupational licensing reform legislation that will expand the workforce.