Panel approves redirected funding for victim notification system amid concerns about drawing from compensation fund The committee adopted an amendment to source a victim notification appropriation from the Victim Compensation Fund rather than the general fund, then returned Senate Bill 16-73 as amended following testimony that cities and county attorneys rely on the notification system and warnings that diverting compensation dollars could harm victims' services.

Arizona lawmakers are facing a heated debate over funding for a vital victim notification system, with concerns that tapping into the Victim Compensation Fund could jeopardize support for crime victims.

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Committee Evaluates Grant Acceptance Amid Volunteer Concerns Committee discusses potential grant acceptance contingent on volunteer capacity.

Clallam County commissioners are weighing the acceptance of crucial funding, but can they count on enough volunteers to make it work?

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