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Seeing green: Would-be medical marijuana moguls scramble for piece of the action
While the state Department of Health Services will be mired in the process of drafting regulations for the industry over the next four months, it’s not stopping businesses from forming and pitching products and services that may never be approved by state regulators. And competition is already getting fierce.
Chapa, Democratic lobbyist, remembered for dedication, sense of humor
Chapa died Nov. 19 at the age of 69, just 11 days after he was diagnosed with cancer. No one, including Chapa, realized he was sick, and his death came as a shock. Friends remembered Chapa as a social butterfly who loved to entertain, a diplomat who was able to bring people together, a friend who was always there with a witty joke, and a tireless advocate for his clients, which included Pima Count[...]
Harper proposes state-sanctioned militia to patrol border
Sen. Jack Harper, a Republican from Surprise, said he plans to introduce legislation next year that would create a government-sanctioned militia that would be allowed to patrol the border to observe illegal activity and report it to enforcement authorities.
Department of Revenue Director Garriott resigns
Gale Garriott will step down as director of the Arizona Department of Revenue, the third in a string of recent agency head resignations.
Some Clean Elections money went toward laptops, hiring relatives, NRA dues
Some of the 107 candidates who received public money to run for state Legislature this year bought computers, cameras and printers that are theirs to keep and paid relatives as campaign workers and consultants.
Parker announces run for GOP chair
Former Paradise Valley Mayor Vernon Parker announced that he will run for chairman of the Arizona Republican Party.
Rathner, long-time NRA rep, starts own lobbying firm
Former National Rifle Association lobbyist Todd Rathner, a veteran of some of the toughest policy battles at the Capitol, has started his own lobbying firm.
Bivens looking for successor to step up
After four years as head of the Arizona Democratic Party, Don Bivens is ready to move on. But he's not stepping aside unless he's comfortable with his successor.
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Montgomery pledges peace, seeks to re-establish civil unit
Bill Montgomery took his oath of office for Maricopa County Attorney Nov. 22, inheriting a two-year vicious power struggle between his office and the Board of Supervisors.
Brutinel brings rural experience to AZ Supreme Court
Newly appointed Arizona Supreme Court Justice Robert Brutinel, a Republican, will bring his rural roots and trial court experience to the bench. He edged out finalists Ann Scott Timmer, a Republican, and Diane Johnsen, a Democrat.
Brewer, Pearce poised for power struggle as session nears
Two incongruent personalities. Two divergent political agendas. The stage is set for a showdown, and if that happens, Capitol insiders expect the 2011 legislative session to be an epic power struggle.
Agency defends state’s computers from hacker threat ‘every minute’
As targets for Internet thieves go, few loom as large and tempting than an entire state government.
Within its files and servers are millions of pieces of valuable information that would make a hacker drool: Social Security numbers, tax-liability records, legal information kept under court seal, and much more.
