New Arizona law creates independent prison oversight office

Hobbs blamed for lack of funding for new prison watchdog program

PHOENIX — Two Republican lawmakers are blasting Gov. Katie Hobbs for agreeing to some independent oversight of the prison system — but only after refusing to actually fund the program,

New Arizona law creates independent prison oversight office

Governor Katie Hobbs signs law establishing independent oversight for Arizona prisons, aiming for transparency and accountability amid systemic issues.

Governor Signs Correctional Oversight Office into Law, But Leaves it Unfunded and Nonfunctional

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                          Thursday, July 3, 2025 Governor Signs Correctional Oversight Office into Law,But Leaves it Unfunded and NonfunctionalPHOENIX, ARIZONA— Governor Katie Hobbs is creating the illusion of oversight without real action by signing legislation Wednesday establishing Arizona's new Independent Correctional Oversight Office, yet she is refusing t…