More conservatives joining push to change sentencing guidelines

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Arizona State Prison Complex-Perryville

Female inmates in the yard at the Arizona State Prison Complex-Perryville.

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Rep. Cecil Ash, R-Mesa

Rep. Cecil Ash, R-Mesa, a former public defender, advocates for giving judges more discretion when sentencing non-violent offenders. His stance is part of a trend among conservatives toward addressing prison costs by re-examining sentencing guidelines for certain crimes.

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Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery

Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery. (Cronkite News file photo)