On January 22nd, Brenda Smeeton with the Georgia Justice Project joined MAX to review the tenets of Georgia’s “Second Chance Law” – also known as Senate Bill 288 – which went into effect on January 1st. The enacted law allows for the restriction and sealing of certain … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes Provides Detailed Review of Georgia’s New Second Chance Law with Georgia Justice Project
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MAX Minutes with Brenda Smeeton, Georgia Justice Project, to Focus on Georgia’s New Second Chance Law
Georgia’s “Second Chance Law” – also known as Senate Bill 288 – went into effect on January 1st. The enacted law allows for the restriction and sealing of certain misdemeanor and felony convictions from an individual’s official Georgia criminal history – also known as … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Brenda Smeeton, Georgia Justice Project, to Focus on Georgia’s New Second Chance Law
MAX Minutes with Public Policy Experts Shares Insights on Recent Election Cycle and 2021 Legislative Session
On Friday, December 4th, regional and state public policy experts joined MAX and shared insights on the upcoming 2021 Legislative Session and key workforce policy issues to consider, and provided advice on how best workforce developers can advocate on behalf of their … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Public Policy Experts Shares Insights on Recent Election Cycle and 2021 Legislative Session
MAX Minutes with Policy Experts to Recap Election Cycle and Provide Insights on the 2021 Legislative Session
As we close 2020 and look anew in 2021, we will be heading into a new legislative session. How will changes at the federal level impact Georgia’s legislative session? What should our region’s priorities be with respect to education, workforce, and economic mobility? What has been … [Read more...] about MAX Minutes with Policy Experts to Recap Election Cycle and Provide Insights on the 2021 Legislative Session
MAX ALERT: Second Chances Law to Help Remove Barriers To Employment for Returning Citizens
From the Georgia Justice Project: SB 288, an effort lead by Georgia Justice Project (GJP) and the Second Chance for Georgia Campaign, passed both the Georgia House and Senate unanimously and is now on its way to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. SB 288 expands … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Second Chances Law to Help Remove Barriers To Employment for Returning Citizens