Even in these extraordinary, uncertain times, people within our movement are truly pulling together in order to achieve positive changes. Advocates from across the country and across the spectrum – activists, educators, community organizers – are working to raise issues that have always existed within the system, but are even more […]
COVID-19 Update As we descend further and further into “unprecedented” territory, it’s important to note that the Arizona Department of Corrections seems to be doing the same old, predictable thing: Avoiding accountability & transparency. While hundreds, if not thousands, of families across Arizona have begged for information regarding ADC’s […]
In a rare act, on Monday lawmakers agreed to take a recess in accordance with health and safety recommendations around COVID-19. The recess came after the House passed the Senate’s $11.8-billion budget and $50-million package to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19. At this time, the session is set to resume on April […]
With so many people hoping for news on the status of criminal justice reform-related legislation, especially state Rep. Walt Blackman’s HB 2808, it’s important to lead with what’s happening at the Capitol in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Skinny Budget First, the state Senate completed work on its […]
So much has happened this week, there isn’t even enough cyberspace for all of it! Between legislative debates, an ADC confirmation hearing, and a pandemic you might have heard about, we’ve got a lot to cover and a short time to get there. Coronavirus What can you do to help […]
We know you’re waiting to hear the status of Rep. Walt Blackman’s HB 2808! With state budget negotiations and arguments over discriminatory measures dominating the week, many bills have been slow to move, including HB 2808. We hope that, by next week, the bill will be scheduled to […]
Help Permanently Defeat HB 2036 In The News… It is time for Arizona to abolish failed truth in sentencing lawsFebruary 25th, 2020 by Michelle Cirocco, via Arizona Capitol Times Arizona has 4th-highest prison population in U.S. Ballot measure could change thatFebruary 25th, 2020 by Maria Polletta, via Arizona […]