'We actually know what's always humane': AZ lawmaker wants to …
4 days ago · Arizona state Rep. Alexander Kolodin in 2024. Calling the current system inhumane and problematic, a state lawmaker wants to give voters the chance to replace the current …
Lawmaker: Ask Arizona voters to OK firing squads - Arizona …
Jan 16, 2025 · Duncan said if the state is to continue with executions, the most humane method is the firing squad. So now Kolodin, a Scottsdale Republican, wants to put a measure on the …
Arizona voters could change method of execution for death row …
Jan 17, 2025 · A proposal by a state legislator suggests changing the method for execution to death by firing squad. Here's why the issue could be on your ballot in 2026.
Speak Up: Scottsdale Republican wants voters to decide on firing squads ...
3 days ago · Calling the current system inhumane and problematic, a state lawmaker wants to give voters the chance to replace the current method of killing convicted murderers with a …
Former head of Arizona's death penalty review speaks out …
Nov 30, 2024 · Retired judge David Duncan was tasked to review Arizona's death penalty procedures, but was dismissed from the role by Governor Katie Hobbs in recent days. FOX …
AZ to resume executions | 12news.com
Nov 27, 2024 · In letter dismissing retired judge, Hobbs cites his recommendation of firing squads. AG Mayes says she'll seek execution warrant in coming weeks. PHOENIX — The State of …
Arizona ready to resume executions; attorney general will seek …
Nov 26, 2024 · Using firing squads in Arizona would require changing state law. Voters in 1992 approved lethal injection as the state’s method, though the measure said people already on …
Magistrate: firing squad most humane way to execute prisoners
Dec 2, 2024 · The former federal magistrate who Gov. Katie Hobbs hired to study the execution process said Wednesday he was dismissed because he was telling the governor something …
Ex-judge hired to review Arizona lethal injection process fired
Nov 28, 2024 · PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The death penalty is controversial in itself, but the man Gov. Hobbs put in charge of reviewing the execution process, retired federal judge David …
Arizona set to reinstate death penalty after two-year halt on ...
Dec 6, 2024 · Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) and Democratic Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes are set to bring back executions of prisoners on death row in the state after they put the practice …