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Elections Where Marijuana, Prison Reform, Education, and Health Care Initiatives Stand on the Ballot

At least one voter initiative is headed to the Arizona Supreme Court, where judges will be asked to rule on allowing the proposition on the November ballot.

Associated Press Associated Press August 10, 2020 10:44 am MST
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Health ‘They’re Scared’: Arizona Inmates Denied Masks, Access to COVID Tests

Despite nearly 1,000 inmates and corrections staff testing positive for COVID-19, little is being done to curb the spread of the virus in Arizona prisons.

Katelyn Keenehan Katelyn Keenehan July 22, 2020 11:06 am MST
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Criminal Justice These Bills Could Bring Arizonans’ Loved Ones Home From Prison Sooner

Dozens of criminal justice advocates gathered at the Arizona Capitol Wednesday night to call for the passage of two sentencing reform bills.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner February 13, 2020 3:28 pm MST

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