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Burges withdraws early release bills after criticism from unlikely foe

Gary Grado//February 20, 2017//[read_meter]

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Burges withdraws early release bills after criticism from unlikely foe

Burges withdraws early release bills after criticism from unlikely foe

Gary Grado//February 20, 2017//[read_meter]

Sen. Judy Burges, a Sun City West Republican, held two bills on February 16 designed to reduce recidivism that had the support of conservative and liberal justice reform groups. The...

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Tags: American Friends Service Committee, Judy Burges, graduated sanctions, recidivism, Caroline Isaacs, Donna Hamm

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