Reform advocates tell lawmakers more access to expungement could save state money, help people secure employment

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

47% : Haynie, along with Erin Brewer, a second-chance employer; Brett Tolman, the Executive Director for Right on Crime; Rep. Meloyde Blancett (D-Tulsa) and Colleen McCarthy with Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform were just a few people who spoke at the study.
42% : Tolman said he believes conservative voices are needed within criminal justice reform.

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