The government gives hundreds of millions of dollars in Work Opportunity Tax Credits to temp agencies, even if the jobs they offer don’t lead to permanent employment - though lawmakers made it clear the credit should not be used for dead-end temp jobs. Read more» 
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Arizona Republican Rep. Walt Blackman is backing legislation that would expand access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for recently released felons by requiring only that the formerly incarcerated person follow their terms of probation to qualify for food assistance. Read more»
Criminal reform advocates are asking Arizona legislators to change laws that keep hundreds of formerly incarcerated people from voting and getting jobs. Read more»
In 2016 about 221,170 Arizonans were unable to vote due to felony convictions, according to The Sentencing Project, a criminal justice advocacy group. Read more»
Felons with multiple convictions cannot vote, run for public office, sit on a jury or possess a firearm. They must have these rights restored via what is called a judicial “set aside.” In general, the set aside is an important step for former prisoners to return to a “normal” life. Read more»
By disenfranchising felons, are we intentionally suppressing voting power in a sector of society comprised largely of lower-income and/or minority group individuals? Read more» 2
