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Editorial Roundup: New England

Published: November 3, 2023

Bangor Daily News. November 1, 2023.

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Healey unveils new executive clemency guidelines

Published: November 1, 2023

BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey on Tuesday rolled out new executive clemency guidelines as she recommended pardons for two more individuals convicted of crimes decades ago.

Source: eagletribune.com

Governor Healey adds equity, fairness to her clemency priorities

Published: October 31, 2023

Historic new rules provide renewed hope for second chances in a long-stagnant system.

Source: bostonglobe.com

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Governor Healey preparing to recommend pardons for seven people, a rarity early in a governor's term

Published: June 14, 2023

Healey’s decision to issues pardons so early in her first term would mark a major break from her immediate predecessors, who often waited until the final year or months of their tenures — if at all — to act on clemency petitions.

Source: bostonglobe.com

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