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The untold story behind medical marijuana’s success
Despite all the coverage of “medical” marijuana in Arizona, the news media’s own role in promoting this law has gone unreported. Yet it’s an important story.
Arizonans join rallies at Supreme Court for, against same-sex marriage
Karen Bailey and Nelda Majors have been a couple for more than 50 years, but at a rally outside the Supreme Court they called Tuesday their “moment in history.”
Arizona governor: Border residents don’t feel safe
The border with Mexico won't be secure until the people living near there feel safe from drug and human trafficking, said Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer Tuesday after touring the region just hours before President Barack Obama championed his immigration plan in the State of the Union address.
Arizona-based expenditure committee may head back to court on robocall allegations
Months after the election, Americans for Responsible Leadership is facing new legal troubles over its campaign activities.
Bill would require sex offenders to divulge their crimes on social media
Imagine logging on to Facebook one day and trolling a friend’s page for new photos and status updates, and finding instead a notice that he is a registered sex offender.
Lawmakers propose the ultimate solution to distracted drivers
If you live in northern California, seeing a car driving itself down the highway might not surprise you. They may soon be seen on Arizona roads.
Arizona ruling orders return of medical marijuana
An Arizona appellate court has ruled that the Yuma County sheriff must return marijuana that was seized from a woman with a California medical marijuana authorization honored by Arizona.
Notable laws nationally add restrictions to life in 2013
In California, a new law makes it a crime for a dog to pursue a bear or bobcat at any time.
In Illinois, it’s now illegal to sell, trade or distribute shark fins.
The National Conference of State Legislatures has compiled a list of laws around the country that went into effect Jan. 1. Here are others, as described by the NCSL.
Arizona among states to reach settlement with US cigarette makers
Three U.S. cigarette makers say they have reached a settlement with 17 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico to resolve a dispute over payments required under a 1998 anti-smoking agreement.
Border Patrol: Cannon used to shoot drugs into US
U.S. Border Patrol agents say smugglers have come up with yet another creative way to get drugs in the country ai??i?? a cannon.
High court declines to take Arizona domestic partner case
The U.S. Supreme Court will not review Arizona’s policy of denying benefits for domestic partners of state employees.
California’s loss may be Arizona’s gain
California’s notoriously high taxes just got higher, and Arizona policymakers are looking to take advantage of the newfound opportunity to lure the Golden State’s businesses here.
On Election Day, California voters approved Proposition 30, which implements a four-year sales tax increase and a seven-year income tax hike on people who earn more than $250,000.
