37 more receive pardons from Evers.

Byline: Michaela Paukner, mpaukner@wislawjournal.com

Thirty-seven morepeople have received pardons from Gov. Tony Evers.

Evers has granted 144 pardons to date. The most recent group testified virtually before the Governor's Pardon Advisory Board on Dec. 11 and Jan. 8. The board forwarded onits recommendations to Evers for final consideration, and he pardoned the following people on Wednesday:

Meagan Brown of Milwaukee, who committed a theft from her employer nearly20 years ago. She has since graduated from college, maintains employment, supports her family, and hopes to enter the healthcare field.

Anthony Cooper Sr. was in his early twenties when he was caught dealing drugs and fled from police. Cooper now helps with various efforts to help released prisoners successfully re-enter society and stem violence. He lives in Madison, where he received the 2019 City-County Humanitarian Award.

Glenn Gauthier was a teenager when he stole money from a grocery store nearly 50 years ago. He is a veteran who recently retired from a career in the paper mill industry. He lives in Larsen.

Michelle Hass took checks from her father nearly 30 years ago. She now works with those struggling with substance misuse and lives in Black Earth. Her father, the victim in her case, spoke on her behalf to the Pardon Advisory Board.

Jeffrey Heiser was just 21 years old when he lied to the court about buying beer for his underage brother. He is now in his 50s, living in Rib Lake, and is hopeful he will be able to someday hunt with this father, son and grandson.

Jamal Jamerson was caught dealing marijuana more than 20 years ago. He is taking acting classes and hopes to keep developing a career in entertainment. He lives in Milwaukee with his daughter and fianc.

Kimm Laursen purchased a stolen motorcycle nearly 40 years ago. He has been a barber for 37 years, lives in Cumberland, and has volunteered with organizations that help those struggling with alcohol misuse.

John Lawrence was 17 when he stole coins and a blow-dart gun from his neighbor's sock drawer. He obtained his GED and technical degree, has maintained employment, and owns a home in Cudahy.

Todd Nest was caught growing marijuana in his basement 26 years ago. He now runs two small businesses and lives in Wausau.

Yvette Patrick was caught selling drugs over 25 years ago. After serving a prison sentence, she renewed her faith and obtained her sobriety. She currently works with the city of Milwaukee, where she...