Some notable (red) state clemency headlines and stories

In part because I had a small role in the stories behind recent pardon activity here in Ohio, I am quite pleased that I can here flag some great clemency news from the Buckeye State along with a couple of other new clemency stories emerging from other (red) states.  (And though I am always happy and eager to round-up these state clemency stories, I still find it frustrating that there is not a concerted effort by every chief executive in every state to make the holiday season happier by making greater use of the clemency power.) 

From North Carolina, "Roy Cooper issues four pardons, commutes one man's prison sentence"

From Ohio, "Ohio governor's expedited pardon project surpasses 100 pardons for reformed citizens"

From Tennesse, "Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee issues 22 pardons, commutation to woman convicted at 21"