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Arizona lawmakers seek $1.5 million for prison oversight office
Key points: Two Republican lawmakers seek funding for the state Independent Correctional Oversight Office. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed legislation creating the office, but without funding Arizona faces millions in fines […]
Lawmakers demand greater oversight of Arizona’s Department of Child Safety
Key Points: Legislators want to review licensed group homes Some are concerned children are too often labeled as runaways, not missing Move is part of a larger push for oversight […]
Prison oversight reform is long overdue in Arizona
On December 21, 2018, President Trump signed the bipartisan First Step Act into law, marking a significant step forward in federal sentencing reform. Just weeks later, we took our first […]
Animal cruelty bill heads to Senate after weeks of negotiations
Key Points: Bill expands criminal charges for the cruel neglect of pets Bill received bipartisan support Bill will now head to the Senate for final read After weeks of negotiations, […]
Supporters of animal cruelty measure still hopeful
Key Points: Bill redefines inhumane conditions for domestic animals There’s an ongoing push to secure support from House Republicans June 16 is likely the last day the bill can receive […]
Stolen valor bill faces roadblock, but striker could get it to governor
A week after the bill’s sponsor accused the committee chairman of blocking the measure, the Senate Judiciary and Elections committee held a bill Wednesday that would establish criminal offenses for […]
House passes ‘Valor Act’ unanimously, but Senate committee blocks it
Key Points “Valor Act” would criminalize impersonating a veteran. The bill passed out of the House unanimously but is held in the Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee. Republicans and Democrats […]
Rep. Blackman proposes stolen valor law
An Army veteran who earned a Bronze Star for his actions in combat in Iraq wants to send some of those who fake their veteran status or their medals to prison.
New Faces: Walt Blackman
He said he wanted to return because he saw too much "stagemanship" instead of policy while watching as an outsider for two years.
Controversy surrounds LD7 House candidate in crowded race
Several Republicans have spoken out against a Republican candidate running for the state House of Representatives in the most crowded legislative race after he was accused of lying about his military service record.
Money expected to be deciding factor in LD7 GOP primary
Hard work versus money. In a political campaign, consultants and pollsters will put their money on money. They predict that in a primary contest between Sen. Wendy Rogers, R-Flagstaff, and Rep. David Cook, R-Globe, her larger campaign stash will ensure she keeps the Legislative District 7 seat in the Senate.
Prison panel to focus on 4 key areas
Gov. Katie Hobbs’ prison oversight commission will split into four working groups to develop proposals by the end of the year, advisers said at the newly created commission’s first meeting last week.
