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Some medical marijuana products already being sold may be illegal
Arizona’s medical marijuana law says that as long as a doctor recommends it, anyone can possess and use marijuana, but the law, narrowly passed in 2010, doesn’t explicitly say the chemical-containing resin can be extracted from the marijuana. That could mean problems for the patients and dispensaries that are already buying and selling certain products under the belief that they were authorize[...]
AZ senators reluctant to put Shooter on trial
Democratic Arizona senators, even those once interested in pushing for an ethics hearing into the actions of Sen. Don Shooter at a Yuma charter school earlier this year, now say it’d be a waste of time holding hearings on an issue that police and prosecutors have already dealt with in full.
Scottsdale’s Lane won’t run for treasurer
Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane closed the door on a long-rumored candidacy for state treasurer, saying he made a commitment to the voters who re-elected him last year.
Corporation commissioner considers hearing to dig into deregulation
Dismayed by the combative stance adopted by critics and proponents of electricity deregulation and dissatisfied by answers he’s received so far, a state regulator is mulling a court-style hearing to dig deeper into the pros and cons.
Brewer appeals FEMA rejection of Yarnell aid
Gov. Jan Brewer is asking the Federal Emergency Management Administration to reconsider its denial of disaster aid for the Yarnell Hill fire, saying new information proves that it’s needed and that the deadly-but-relatively-small blaze was destructive enough to warrant federal assistance.
Hess: HB2305 referendum has 130,000 signatures
The referendum drive against an omnibus election bill has collected at least 130,000 signatures and expects more to come in during the final week of signature gathering, according to a member of the coalition that’s trying to put HB2305 on the ballot.
Possible Horne challenger resigns as gaming director
Arizona Department of Gaming Director Mark Brnovich, who is considering a run for attorney general, resigned his position, clearing the way for a possible Republican primary challenge to embattled Attorney General Tom Horne.
Office or home? Appointment or election?
Battle over residency requirements tests the nuances of language
With two vacancies to fill in the Arizona Senate this summer, lawyers, lawmakers and potential legislators have found themselves at odds over the requirements to serve at the state Capitol.
Election law referendum organizers say they’re ‘on track,’ opponents skeptical
The deadline is approaching fast but organizers of a citizen referendum drive against a wide-ranging elections bill say they’re on track to get enough signatures to put HB2305 on the 2014 ballot.
Horne says laws in preclearance limbo are now in effect
A law adding two new at-large seats to the Maricopa County Community College District board will go into effect now that Arizona is no longer subject to preclearance under the Voting Rights Act, according to Attorney General Tom Horne.
Sinema seen as vulnerable, but less so than other Dems
As GOP efforts to oust first-term Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema heat up, Republicans may soon learn that not all competitive districts are created equal, and not all Democrats who represent them are equally vulnerable.
GOP-backed marriage initiative stalls amid concerns from gay community
A ballot initiative to legalize gay marriage that is being pushed by the political right has been suspended due to suspicion from the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community about the campaign timing and the motives of the campaign’s backer.
