Triple Homicide in State Prison Prompts Legislators’ Probe

Triple homicide in state prison prompts legislators’ probe

Key Points: A triple homicide at a state prison sparks alarm in legislature Two lawmakers launched independent inquiries into the incident Concern may manifest into a bill to create corrections oversight office A triple murder at a state prison in Tucson in April prompted a probe from two lawmakers and reinvigorated the conversation around a proposal for an independent oversight body for the Arizona Department of Corrections.  On April 4, Ric…

Legislative Probe of Emily Pike Case Shines Light on Potential Solutions to Better Protect Children in State-Licensed Group Homes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                    Thursday, May 15, 2025Legislative Probe of Emily Pike Case Shines Light on Potential Solutions toBetter Protect Children in State-Licensed Group Homes PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Health & Human Services Committee Chair Carine Werner is sharing key takeaways from Wednesday's legislative probe of state-licensed group home regulations in response t…