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Brewer signs more lenient resign-to-run bill
Gov. Jan Brewer signed a bill Tuesday making it easier for elected officials to seek new offices without violating the state’s resign-to-run law.
Licensed marijuana dispensary opens in Phoenix
Phoenix's first licensed medical marijuana dispensary has opened its doors, but it can't serve any customers.
Report calls for revamp of Arizona’s trauma-care system plan
Arizona’s free enterprise-based trauma system would benefit from increased government control and an updated comprehensive plan, according to a recent report by the American College of Surgeons.
Legislation takes on medical marijuana labeling, cultivation in Arizona
For Sen. Kimberly Yee, R-Phoenix, some edible medical marijuana products are too easy to mistake for candy and should be labeled clearly by law.
Mental Health First Aid plan advancing at State Capitol
Representatives from law enforcement, behavioral health and faith-based groups are urging lawmakers to expand a state training program that helps community members recognize and assist those facing mental health challenges.
Medical marijuana is a responsible program — reform, don’t repeal
Arizona’s Medical Marijuana law is two years old. Patients have had the ability to get medical marijuana cards, giving them the legal protection they need. But the regulated dispensary portion of the program that was specifically called for in the law has been delayed due to numerous obstructions and legal challenges from state and local officials, primarily Republicans.
Outbreak fears rise as childhood immunization exemptions increase
The percentage of Arizona parents citing personal beliefs in opting out of vaccines required for children has increased steadily since 2000 yet remains relatively low overall: 3.4 percent among kindergartners during the 2011-2012 school year, for example.
First medical marijuana dispensary to open Thursday
More than two years after voters narrowly approved the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, certified patients will be able to buy marijuana from a state-authorized dispensary.
24 doctors certify most in Arizona’s pot program
Health officials in Arizona say a small number of doctors have given the go-ahead for the vast majority of medical marijuana cards issued in the state.
Arizona awards certificates for pot dispensaries
Arizona officials used a bingo-style machine with sets of numbered air-blown balls Tuesday as they picked winners from among more than 400 applicants for certificates to run 97 medical marijuana dispensaries around the state.
Arizona officials consider expanding medical marijuana program
The Arizona Department of Health Services held a public hearing to consider requests to expand its fledgling medical marijuana program.
Arizona medical marijuana may get more qualifying conditions
Arizona may expand its fledgling medical marijuana program even as state officials are still moving to implement a key part of the law approved by voters two years ago.
