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Attorney general candidates debate youth violence, meth and prison capacity
Summary
Incumbent Attorney General Joe Mazurek and challenger State Sen. Larry Baer discussed juvenile violence, methamphetamine use, sentencing policy and prison capacity in a Missoula radio interview, with both calling for changes but differing on emphasis and solutions.
Incumbent Attorney General Joe Mazurek said he is prioritizing a statewide response to rising youth violence and methamphetamine use and described a task force that will recommend actions for communities.
“we are in the process of completing a work of a task force … the Attorney General's Youth Violence Task Force,” Mazurek said, describing plans to “recommend a plan of action to communities to attack the increasing, incidents of violent crime committed by juveniles.”
Why it matters: Both candidates framed criminal-justice issues as immediate concerns for Montana law enforcement and taxpayers. Mazurek emphasized state support for local agencies and research-driven sentencing reviews, while Baer focused on the practical need for more prison space and stricter enforcement.
Mazurek,…
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