Gov. Mike Beebe issued today what likely will be his last round of recommended pardons. He announced his intention to grant 14, all to people who’ve completed all aspects of sentences. None had a conviction for a violent crime.

There is a 30-day waiting period to receive public feedback on pardons before final action is taken. Beebe leaves office Jan. 13. He signed these Friday.

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