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Politics Rep. Paul Gosar Introduces Amendment to Defund Capitol Police

The six-term congressman has consistently downplayed the violent and deadly insurrection by supporters of former President Donald Trump.

Emily Singer Emily Singer July 28, 2021 12:00 pm MST
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Arizona Republicans Want to Gut Arizona Cities That Cut Police Budgets

Under HB2310, any city or county that cuts the budgets of their police agency by 10% or more would lose the same amount in state funding.

Bree Burkitt Bree Burkitt January 19, 2021 1:33 pm MST
Arizona woman writes "defund the police" in chalk on asphalt
Arizona What Fueled the Fire to Defund Police in Arizona

Jamaar Williams of BLM Metro Phoenix said defunding and disbanding police departments is neither radical nor unrealistic.

Isabella Martillaro Isabella Martillaro September 30, 2020 9:30 am MST
Arizona a police officer stands in downtown Phoenix as a group of protesters walks past
Arizona How Police Funding in Arizona Could Be Redistributed

Affordable housing, unemployment, mental health, and education are some of the areas that could benefit from additional funding.

Isabella Martillaro Isabella Martillaro September 29, 2020 11:45 am MST
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Arizona Where the Defund the Police Movement Stands in Arizona

Phoenix officials approved a city budget in June that left police funds intact but allocated $3 million for a civilian review system.

Isabella Martillaro Isabella Martillaro September 28, 2020 10:27 am MST

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Arizona Kamala Harris vs. Mike Pence: Where They Stand on Police Reform

Sen. Harris' platform called for increasing police funding to use toward body cameras, officer wellness, and more.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner Elle Meyers Elle Meyers August 11, 2020 3:40 pm MST
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Arizona Arizona Trump Voters Didn’t Buy the President’s False Attack Ad on Biden

A focus group of Arizona voters say they don't agree with Trump's latest attack ad against Biden, which one described as "extremist."

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner August 10, 2020 10:31 am MST