This week, we’re focusing on some political and legislative developments in Arizona! Check them out below!
Arizona
- Arizona Department of Corrections Lawsuit
- Why we’re watching: This week, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Phoenix and the Arizona ACLU filed a lawsuit against the Arizona Department of Corrections over its continued use of cyanide gas in executions. Not only do our courts apply the death penalty disproportionately to Black and Brown individuals, but the use of cyanide gas in such proceedings is especially cruel.
- Phoenix Police Department Drones
- Why we’re watching: Local elected officials across the country continue to funnel revenue into police departments, loading officers up with mostly unnecessary weapons of war. While drones might not fall into that category, we must stop investing in a fractured, flawed system. Otherwise, we’ll never overcome the institutional racism and capabilities of law enforcement.
- School Spending Cuts
- Why we’re watching: Another week has passed since we discussed this issue, but nothing has changed. The Arizona Legislature still has until March 1 to prevent $1.2 billion in cuts to public school districts. For politicians that have criticized remote learning because it impacts the quality of education, they certainly don’t seem to care much about this.
- Statewide EV Charging Network
- Why we’re watching: The construction of an electric vehicle charging network can be the solution to solving environmental injustice in minority communities, but only if undergone equitably. Some Arizona mayors have asked Sen. Kyrsten Sinema for exactly that. She certainly wouldn’t have been our first choice, but good luck!
February 18, 2022 NF Legislative Roundup: Arizona Focus
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