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Arizona Considering Eliminating Criminal Background Questions On Job Applications

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is considering banning criminal background questions on job applications.

The policy for state agencies would delay the process of asking prospective employees for arrest or conviction information until later in the hiring process.

The policy would tie into Ducey’s efforts at reducing convicted criminals’ tendency to re-offend and provide second chances for convicted criminals