Feb 28, 2017
Mesnard says he killed rioting bill because it became politically unacceptable
House Speaker J.D. Mesnard said Monday he does not know whether changes in state statutes are needed to go after those who organize violent demonstrations.
Feb 27, 2017
Head of police association says rioting bill won’t chill rights to protest
The head of the Arizona Police Association is rejecting arguments that legislation to include rioting in racketeering and conspiracy statutes will chill the rights of Arizonans to protest.