State Lawmakers and Advocates Announce Bills to Reduce Barriers to Economic Opportunity for Formerly Incarcerated Californians – Root & Rebound

State Lawmakers and Advocates Announce Bills to Reduce Barriers to Economic Opportunity for Formerly Incarcerated Californians

Legislation will prohibit State departments from denying professional licenses to Californians with non-violent offenses. Read more about it here.

Source: http://www.pasadenanow.com/main/state-lawmakers-and-advocates-announce-bills-to-reduce-barriers-to-economic-opportunity-for-formerly-incarcerated-californians/#.WuCjYdPwau6

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