John Fabricius, executive director of the Praxis Initiative and formerly of Arizonans for Transparency and Accountability in Corrections, first recognized a void in independent prison oversight while he was an […]

Key Points: Bill increases penalties for foreign government intimidation crimes Creates training program to address transnational repression Democrats raise concerns over discrimination and constitutionality The Senate passed a bill on […]

Key Points:  A bipartisan proposal to create an independent prison oversight office stalls  Despite broad legislative support, governor and corrections still have concerns Lawmakers continue to push proposal and attached […]

Key Points: The Senate passed the budget proposal on June 20 Chamber claims bipartisan effort, declares itself finished with session House called for a continuation budget to keep negotiating passed […]

Key Points: House Bill 2610 would force the removal of school board officials A budget crisis in Isaac School District triggered the bill Partisan and ethical concerns surround the measure […]

Key Points: The Senate passed the budget proposal on June 20 Chamber claims bipartisan effort, declares itself finished with session Follows a House budget that was rejected June 13 The […]

Key Points: Water proposal lets builders buy water from retiring farmers Plan could allow 1 million new homes statewide Rural areas feel left out, fear water shortages Housing developers left […]

Key Points: Attorney general joins Republicans to defend delayed immigration law Legal challenge depends on pending Texas ruling Critics fear vague language invites discriminatory enforcement She didn’t like the measure […]

Key Points: The Senate Appropriations Committee passed the budget proposal on June 17 The budget received bipartisan support despite some disagreements  A full Senate vote is expected on June 18 […]