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sentencing reform
Johnson has spent two decades behind bars for nonviolent offenses.
For all the bipartisan support, the nations highest level of government has yet to act.
The bipartisan legislation, which would reduce mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent offenders, is waiting to be brought up for a vote.
But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell still needs convincing to back the revised legislation.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
His proposed ballot initiative would reduce prison time for many nonviolent offenders.