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Corrections department wants $130M for prison HVAC
After funding for HVAC projects was discontinued in 2023, corrections officials are state lawmakers to rreplace existing and “inefficient” evaporative coolers, or “swamp coolers,” with modern HVAC systems.
Career paths key to Arizona post-incarceration success
Advocates, experts and lawmakers say Arizonans leaving incarceration need more than just a job to create a stable life — they need an actual career path.
Budget fails to fully fund court-ordered prison reform
Key Points Prison healthcare funding in state budget falls short of court requirements Oversight office goes unfunded again, delaying prison accountability efforts Advocates warn delays in full funding risk harm […]
Democrats turn to strikers to talk politics under GOP majority
Key Points: Democrat bills rarely surface in Republican-controlled Legislature Proposals mostly focus on affordability issues Replacing GOP bill with Democratic idea is considered ‘hostile’ With only a handful of their […]
Proposed ballot measures would expand size of Legislature, shorten session
Key Points: Lawmakers are considering a ballot referral to add 30 new House seats If approved, the measure would take effect in 2043 Proposal aims to address legislators’ concern about […]
Funding for Independent Correctional Oversight Office still uncertain
Key Points No funding for prison oversight office in governor’s budget Legislature starts push for $1.5 million to actualize oversight Budget director claims Governor’s Office open to discussion With an […]
Prison reform remains paramount for GOP in 2026
Key Points: Lawmakers push funding for independent prison oversight office Scrutiny continues over prison conditions, safety, custody classification Legislation on home confinement returning for another session Prison oversight and criminal […]
‘Stolen valor’ bill passes Senate as feud between 2 lawmakers simmers
Key Points: The “Stolen Valor” bill passed the Senate with bipartisan support Sen. Rogers took credit after blocking the legislation previously Rep. Blackman accused Rogers of lying for political credit […]
