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Clean Slates: Kentuckians Advocating for Automatic Expungement

The article highlights efforts in Kentucky to implement automatic expungement, making it easier for eligible individuals to clear their records. Selena Coomer, a longtime advocate in recovery, shares how her misdemeanor record created barriers to becoming a nurse. Organizations like Dream.org and The Clean Slate Initiative are pushing for legislation to remove costly and complex expungement requirements. Advocates hope to pass a bill this session to help over 500,000 eligible Kentuckians.