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An assault weapons ban in Illinois and a constitutional change in Iowa highlight opposing views on 2nd Amendment, future of state gun laws Read More

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Ohio begins new chapter in justice policy after passage of far-reaching bill in late 2022; priorities include reducing recidivism, improving reentry Read More

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Though nearly all Midwest states allow for compassionate release of elderly, terminally ill incarcerated residents, obstacles often stand in way Read More

Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Expunge? Seal? States re-examining laws that determine fate of conviction records for low-level marijuana possession offenses Read More

Changing behaviors of domestic abusers is goal of interventions being used in some state prisons; the search for an effective model continues Read More

Another Midwestern state has a ‘sanctuary city’ law on the books; Illinois, Indiana and Kansas show how varied the approaches can be Read More

Leadership, including from legislators, is needed to launch mental health courts — and make them work Read More

Bail, the ballot and public safety Read More

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