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“Thousands of patients across Arizona are already using medical marijuana with their doctor’s recommendation. These patients shouldn’t have to risk arrest and jail just for following their doctor’s advice.” —... […]
With $650-million budget hole fixed, lawmakers tackle the Big One
Now that the fiscal 2009 budget gap has been readjusted — hopefully for the last time — leaders will hunker down and try once more to hammer out a deal... […]
Looking Back: Capitol Times complete coverage of Quelland
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission voted 4-1 May 15 to remove Rep. Doug Quelland from the Legislature for violating campaign spending rules. The Phoenix Republican was also fined $45,000. Capitol... […]
Environmental group plans to sue over jaguar capture
A Southwest environmental group put the Arizona Game and Fish Department on notice it intends to file a lawsuit over a jaguar capture that might have contributed to the animal’s... […]
Quelland removed from office, fined $45K
Clean Elections Commissioner Lori Daniels discusses the fate of Rep. Doug Quelland during a hearing on May 15. Daniels later made a motion that led to a 4-1 vote to... […]
Preserve the integrity of Prop. 301 for the sake of students
There are some things worth fighting for. The law, as mandated by the will of the people of Arizona, is one of them. The principles set forth in the state... […]
UpClose with Jackie Thrasher
Music teacher, former lawmaker fears cuts will hinder students
Dems stockpiling political ammunition for 2010
House Democrats — (from left) Jack Brown, Chad Campbell, Eric Meyer, David Lujan, Steve Farley, Kyrsten Sinema and Tom Chabin (obscured) — take reporters’ questions May 11 during the caucus’... […]
Deficit figure still a moving target
Lawmakers and budget officials have been estimating the deficit of the upcoming fiscal year at about $3 billion, even though the economy has continued a treacherous slide and state revenues... […]
Former Realty Executive to head Department of Real Estate
Gov. Jan Brewer on May 14 named Judy Lowe, the former president and owner of Realty Executives Southern Arizona, as the next director of the Arizona Department of Real Estate.Lowe... […]
The Great Arizona Outback
The McMullen Valley Stage The Great Arizona Outback, also known as McMullen Valley, is a little-known locale where the frontier never closed. Hope, Salome, Wenden and Vicksburg are a few... […]
