Tag: Department of Corrections
Gov. Katie Hobbs wants an outside review of the state’s death penalty process, arguing the recent executions carried out by the Department of Corrections “have resulted...
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Judge: state’s care of inmates is inadequate
The care provided by the state at prison is “plainly grossly inadequate” and state officials are acting “with deliberate indifference” to the substantial risk of harm to inmates, a federal...
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Secrecy prevails as executions to resume
Arizona is readying to resume executions after nearly seven years, although the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry did not provide reassurances that the medical team or the drugs...
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Prison reform bills save money, maintain safety
As a strong conservative Republican, I understand that Arizona’s Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (ADCRR) is a government agency warranting just as much scrutiny as any other. Our prison...
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Attorney general offers again to get drugs for executions
Attorney General Mark Brnovich sent a pointed message August 20 to Gov. Doug Ducey: I can get you the necessary drugs when you’re finally ready to start executing murderers. Brnovich...
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Voters get choice on criminal punishment, judge rules
Arizonans are entitled to vote in November on a measure to give judges more discretion in imposing sentences on criminals, according to a new court ruling. Maricopa County Superior Court...
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AG renews plea to governor to begin executions in Arizona again
Attorney General Mark Brnovich is once again pressuring Gov. Doug Ducey to pave the way for executions in Arizona. In a letter this week, Brnovich told the governor that it...
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Ducey’s year to be measured by crisis management, not political gains
Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey speaks during a news conference to give the latest updates regarding the coronavirus Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross...
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Ducey’s budget proposes funds for new and expanded programs
While nearly half the $12.3 billion is going to K-12 education, the proposed spending plan by Gov. Doug Ducey also carves out dollars for some new and expanded programs and...
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Ducey goes partisan in 2020 State of the State Address
House GOP policy plan covers old ground, unfinished battles
Republican leadership in the House of Representatives released a general framework of policy and spending goals for the upcoming legislative session on January 9, laying out a broad-stroke vision for...