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Group to write alternative to recreational marijuana ballot proposal
A group of businesses has united to oppose the initiative being circulated to legalize marijuana for recreational use.
Pinal County farmers fret over funding for new wells
Small water providers are feeling the pressure to upgrade equipment and infrastructure under terms of the state’s Drought Contingency Plan.
Workers ‘on the river’ keep Valley’s lights on, taps running
Waylon Johnson drives from his home in Mesa through the Superstition Mountains to get to his office strategically placed more than 100 feet under water.
Health agency slow to probe abuse, neglect at long-term care centers
State health officials are slow at investigating reports of abuse and neglect at long-term care facilities, to the point where residents may be put at risk, according to a new audit.
Commission begins discussion on criminal justice data
The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission started work this week on developing a definitive set of data lawmakers can refer to while drafting changes to criminal justice policy, but advocates for reform fear the commission will do nothing more than slap a state logo on a faulty report long pushed by prosecutors.
Pinal County takes owners of opioid-maker, pharmacies to court
Pinal County filed a lawsuit September 25 against family members who are owners of a pharmaceutical company that is alleged to have contributed to the opioid epidemic.
Special counsel to investigate Montgomery ethics complaint
The Arizona Supreme Court has assigned a special outside counsel to investigate ethics complaints against newly appointed Justice Bill Montgomery and celebrity prosecutor Juan Martinez.
Prescott Republican aims anew at hiking gas tax
Rep. Noel Campbell, R-Prescott, said Sept. 26 he hopes to convince colleagues that the revenue from the current levy – about $750 million a year – is insufficient to meet the state’s’ needs, both for building new roads and maintaining current ones. He argued it’s simple math – the tax rate hasn’t changed since 1991.
Federal judge hears arguments in challenge to initiative law
An attorney for the state asked a federal judge Wednesday to uphold a law that challengers say is designed to make it more difficult for people to propose their own laws.
Lawmakers to look at shifting Santa Cruz, Cochise county lines
Despite being rebuffed by her colleagues, a Southern Arizona lawmaker has found a new way to pursue her plans to see if parts of Santa Cruz County should be merged with Cochise County.
Patriot Movement agrees to end harassment of churches
Members of one of the "Patriot'' movements have agreed to stop harassing migrants and the volunteers at churches and non-profit organizations that are trying to provide some services.
California law could force Arizona to compensate college athletes
Gov. Doug Ducey said Friday he's open to some form of compensation for college athletes – but nothing like the bill approved by California lawmakers.
