A Third Of Working Age Coloradans Have Criminal Records

Across Colorado, a third of the working age population has a criminal record that is eligible to be sealed. Because of a complicated and expensive petition process, millions of people with these records struggle to secure housing and find work. KGNU’s Alexis Kenyon spoke with Kyle Piccola, Senior Director of Communications for Healthier Colorado about a new bill that would automate the record sealing process.

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Alexis Kenyon

Alexis Kenyon is an experienced radio reporter with more than 15 years of experience creating compelling, sound-rich radio stories for news outlets across the country.

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