Maegan Smarkusky
Maegan Smarkusky is a criminal justice policy intern at Reason Foundation.
Smarkusky is a Presidential Scholar pursuing a dual degree in political science and integrated social studies with a minor in law & philosophy at Florida State University. Before joining Reason, Smarkusky interned in the legislative and judicial branches; she also conducted research at Florida State University about political polarization. Smarkusky is an aspiring law student and hopes to focus her career on constitutional and criminal justice law.
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Taxation by citation: A 50-state data and policy report on local government fines and forfeitures
This report maps the scope of local governments' dependence on fines and forfeitures to fund basic operations and why decades of reform efforts have fallen short.
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Maryland’s new law protecting artistic expression should be a model for other states
Other states and Congress should follow Maryland’s lead in protecting freedom of expression.
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West Virginia lowers occupational licensing hurdles for people with criminal records
West Virginia House Bill 4819 makes it easier for formerly incarcerated individuals to reenter and reintegrate into society.
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New 50-state report reveals gaps in identification and reentry document assistance for people leaving prison
A new Reason Foundation report finds only 28 states mandate ID provision despite strong evidence linking employment access to reduced recidivism.
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From prison to paperwork: A 50-state survey of policies on reentry identification documents
State correctional agencies can facilitate the reentry process by assisting inmates with obtaining essential identification documents prior to release.
