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Arizona set to send first batch of inmates to private prison
Arizona is sending its first group of inmates to a privately operated prison as part of an expansion project meant to alleviate prison crowding.
Sen. Pierce sponsors bill to ease prison crowding
A GOP senator is sponsoring a bill that could lead to the release of thousands of prisoners, a proposal that comes as fellow Republicans are calling for fewer prison beds.
DOC seeks more money for maximum security, manpower
Although the Arizona Department of Corrections is asking for a relatively small increase in its nearly $1 billion budget, one request stands out.
Judge refuses to halt private prison bidding process
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge refused on Thursday to halt the bidding process for planned private prisons.
