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CD7 challenge alleges massive signature forgery
Johnnie Robinson submitted three signatures more than what was required to get him on the Democratic primary ballot in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, but a challenge to Robinson’s candidacy filed today claims that at least 100 of the signatures he submitted were penned by the same person.
Judge rules PTSD should qualify for medical marijuana
An administrative law judge told Arizona Department of Health Services Director Will Humble today that Arizonans suffering from post-traumatic stress should be able to legally use medical marijuana to treat their symptoms.
Two-time GOP loser changes party to Democrat, name to Cesar Chavez for new congressional bid
Scott Fistler didn’t have much luck as a Republican candidate. He lost a 2012 write-in campaign against U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor, then a 2013 bid for a Phoenix city council seat now held by Laura Pastor, Ed’s daughter.
All that could change, though, just like Fistler’s name and party registration.
Public interest law center celebrates 40th anniversary
A legislative session doesn’t pass without the imprint of the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest.
Arizona judge won’t clarify ruling on marijuana
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge has decided against clarifying the quantity of medical marijuana extracts that a patient can have under the state's medical marijuana law.
Plan to spend $250,000 for child welfare audit goes to governor
Arizona lawmakers approved spending thousands of dollars on an external audit of the maligned department of Child Protective Services, a prominent request by Senate President Andy Biggs as the Legislature anticipates a return to the Capitol in May to create a new child safety agency.
Attempts at solar property tax resolution fail, lawsuit looms
An eleventh-hour change to the state’s annual tax reconciliation bill marked the end of attempts to resolve through legislation a struggle over the way Arizona taxes — or exempts from taxation — leased rooftop solar panels. The move paves the way for a potential lawsuit to settle the matter.
Rogers’ fundraising tops CD9 Republican primary field
Wendy Rogers, retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and Republican candidate for Arizona’s 9th Congressional District, raised $138,000 in the first quarter of 2014 to use in her bid to unseat incumbent Democrat Kyrsten Sinema.
School voucher expansion set for legislative votes
The Arizona Legislature is poised to vote on a major expansion of a school voucher program giving parents state money to pay their children's private school tuition.
SRP board member ‘stunned’ at APS’ electioneering
Arizona’s largest utility, Arizona Public Service, has expanded its scope of political involvement to include the election of another utility’s board of directors.
Medical marijuana supporters decry PTSD research bill halt
A UofA researcher wants to look into how veterans' post-traumatic stress might be alleviated using medical marijuana, but a bill that would have funded the research stalled. Supporters of the research rallied at the Capitol wednesday.
APS’ plan: Less coal, more natural gas & renewable energy
Arizona’s largest utility provider expects the demand for energy to increase by 50 percent by 2029, and for rooftop solar energy production to triple what is currently being produced.
