November 13, 2023
HARRISBURG – Lt. Gov. Austin Davis applauded the state House Judiciary Committee for moving forward today with House Speaker Joanna McClinton’s constitutional amendment to update the commutations process and require a majority vote of the Board of Pardons to recommend an application to the governor in cases of life sentences. “Pennsylvania should be a place for […]
October 16, 2023
HARRISBURG – As part of the Shapiro-Davis Administration’s commitment to making Pennsylvania a place for second chances, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis today endorsed House Speaker Joanna McClinton’s constitutional amendment to update the commutations process. “As chair of the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons, I have a huge responsibility resting on my shoulders,” said Lt. Gov. Davis. “These […]
September 19, 2023
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Is Working with Senate Colleagues to Streamline Expungement Process for Pardoned Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG – Legislation championed by Lt. Gov. Austin Davis to streamline the process for pardoned Pennsylvanians to clear their criminal records and realize a fresh start advanced through the Senate Judiciary Committee with bipartisan support today. “No matter what you look like, where you live or what political party you represent, most of us believe that […]
July 25, 2023
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Is Working to Streamline Pardons Process, Help Second Chances Come Sooner
HARRISBURG – In his role as Chair of the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is spearheading changes to the pardon application process that will make it more streamlined, allowing second chances to come sooner for applicants who have turned their lives around. “No matter what you look like or where you live, most […]
