Virginia has long limited the ability of some formerly incarcerated people to hold certain jobs. But as the workforce shortage grows and those who once engaged in bad behavior mature, elected officials from both parties are looking to open up new pathways for employment. Brad Kutner has this report.

A bipartisan effort in Richmond aims to increase the number of drug treatment counselors in the state by allowing those who’ve been convicted of drug crimes to work in the field. Current state law bars those with certain convictions from being employed by such programs.  Brad Kutner has more from those who wish to change the law.