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Arizona has eliminated juvenile court fees, joining an increasing number of states nationwide that have done so in recent years.

Getting the bill passed wasn’t easy, said Erika Ovalle, who co-founded Puente Human Rights Movement and Decarcerate AZ and has advocated for the reform of juvenile court fees. This was the third year that similar legislation was introduced in the state.

“It’s one way to get a barrier removed off our backs,” she said. "I’ve been organizing for a long time, and to finally see a bill be passed to help young people thrive is a major step."

Arizona eliminates juvenile court fees after Gov. Katie Hobbs signs bipartisan bill With the bipartisan bill signed by Gov. Katie Hobbs, Arizona has joined New Mexico, Colorado, California and Texas, which have eliminated juvenile court fees.

Cities like Globe need support from the federal government to make water-saving investments in their infrastructure. That’s why Mayor Gameros supports my bill, the Water Infrastructure Modernization Act.