Criminal justice reform in Pennsylvania: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis

Lt. Gov. Announces Virtual Pardons and Commutations Hearings

PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Tom Wolf and Lt. Governor John Fetterman’s PA Marijuana Pardon Project is giving Pennsylvanians with minor marijuana convictions the opportunity to be pardoned quickly. The deadline to …

Pennsylvania / Social Issues

Gov. Wolf Highlights Criminal Justice Reform Success Stories

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 - by MyChesCo

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Yesterday, at the NoMo Foundation in Philadelphia, Gov. Wolf highlighted his reforms that have provided fresh starts and opportunities for success for millions of Pennsylvanians.

Government / Pennsylvania

PA Senate Passes Comprehensive Probation Reform

December 20, 2021December 16, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Senate approved probation reform measures last week aimed at reducing the amount of taxpayer dollars spent on the system, while better integrating probationers into society, …

Human Rights / Op-ed / Pennsylvania

Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis to Provide a Second Chance, Reform Criminal Justice System

October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 - by Op-Ed

Earlier this year, House Bill 2050 was introduced – a measure to allow for the legal sale of adult-use cannabis through a permitting structure for growers, processors, and dispensaries.