Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Mark Holden: Why probation reform is pivotal for Pennsylvania
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That’s why legislative reforms, such as the pending state House and Senate bills that seek to improve the state’s probation system, are essential. Both House Bill 1555 and Senate Bill 14 address how long Pennsylvanians stay on probation and how long they should be in prison for any violation. A bipartisan coalition is leading the way in advancing these bills, including the Justice Action Network, Commonwealth, Americans for Prosperity, the American Civil Liberties Union, and my friend Van Jones, with the REFORM Alliance.