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FreedomWorks Statement in Response to Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee’s Passage of Criminal Justice Reform Legislation

12/09/2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the Pennsylvania House Judiciary committee’s passage today of multiple bills dealing with criminal justice reform, including expungement, occupational licensing, and probation reform, Jason Pye, FreedomWorks Vice President of Legislative Affairs, commented:

"Pennsylvania, with a Republican legislature and a Democratic governor, continues to showcase the unique bipartisan progress that can be made to better all citizens' lives with smart-on-crime justice reform.

"We thank and congratulate the dedicated legislators and stakeholders who worked tirelessly to get to this point, and hope to see this package of bills move swiftly through the legislature to the governor's desk."

Tags criminal justice reform, Pennsylvania, CJR

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FreedomWorks' Member of the Month for February 2020: Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.)

BY Sarah Anderson

FreedomWorks is proud to honor Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) as our member of the month for February 2020. Representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States Senate since 2011, Sen. Toomey becomes our first-ever senator to be recognized as member of the month. This is well-deserved, as his principles, intellect, and compassion suit him well to represent his constituents and defend liberty, on everything from healthcare and taxes to trade and spending.

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FreedomWorks Statement in Response to Pardons and Commutations Issued by President Trump

BY Peter Vicenzi

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the decision today by President Trump to exercise his power to grant pardons and commutations, Adam Brandon, FreedomWorks’ President, commented:

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Taking Back Control from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board

BY Luke Hogg

Over 101 years after the ratification of the 18th Amendment that prohibited “the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors,” and ushered in the era of Prohibition -- the largest failed experiment in government paternalism in American history -- it might be difficult to see the continued impact that this period has had on our country. One need only not look hard to see that America’s love affair with alcohol is as alive and well today as it was during the time of the bootleggers. Some places like New Orleans are so far removed from Prohibition that open containers on city streets are all but encouraged and a parched traveler can stop for a Drive-Thru Daiquiri and continue on down the highway.

02/13/2020

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FreedomWorks Statement in Response to President Trump’s Third State of the Union Address

BY Peter Vicenzi

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to President Trump’s third State of the Union address, Adam Brandon, FreedomWorks’ President, commented:

02/04/2020

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FreedomWorks Releases Issue Brief Entitled “Red State Redemption” Highlighting Conservative State Efforts In Support of Criminal Justice Reform

BY Peter Vicenzi

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- FreedomWorks today announces the release of its issue brief entitled, “Red State Redemption,” which highlights the efforts of conservative “red” states in addressing criminal justice reform. Josh Withrow, FreedomWorks’ Senior Policy Analyst, commented:

01/16/2020

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FreedomWorks Authors Issue Brief Addressing Occupational Licensure Reform for the Formerly Incarcerated

BY Peter Vicenzi

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- FreedomWorks released today its issue brief entitled,“Reducing Occupational Licensure as an Obstacle for the Formerly Incarcerated.” Occupational licensure requirements are a major impediment to the formerly incarcerated who strive to reenter society and the economy as productive, law-abiding citizens. FreedomWorks’ Senior Policy Analyst Josh Withrow commented:

01/14/2020

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FreedomWorks Statement in Response to Senate Passage of the Fair Chance Act in the NDAA Conference Report

BY Peter Vicenzi

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the Senate’s passage of the conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020, which included an important criminal justice reform measure, the Fair Chance Act, Jason Pye, FreedomWorks’ vice president of legislative affairs, commented:

12/17/2019

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FreedomWorks Statement in Response to Passage of the 2020 NDAA Conference Report Including Fair Chance Act

BY Peter Vicenzi

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the House's passage of the conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020, which includes an important criminal justice reform measure, the Fair Chance Act, Jason Pye, FreedomWorks Vice President of Legislative Affairs, commented:

12/11/2019

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Support the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act, S. 2566

BY Adam Brandon

On behalf of FreedomWorks’ activist community, I urge you to contact your senators and ask them to cosponsor the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act, S. 2566. Introduced by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and cosponsored by Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act would prohibit the practice of federal judges increasing sentences for charges for which the defendant has been acquitted.

09/26/2019