Medical marijuana needs more research and an unbiased perspective
Over and over, the people of Arizona have demonstrated that they want medical marijuana. Unfortunately, privately-funded FDA approved cannabis research is hampered by a government monopoly over the marijuana supply, held by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Additional FDA approved research with marijuana must take place.
Arizona’s medical marijuana measure still losing
Opponents of a measure to legalize medical marijuana in Arizona have seen their advantage shrink as election officials continue to count ballots.
Medical marijuana opponents see advantage inch up
Opponents of a measure to legalize medical marijuana in Arizona saw their advantage grow slightly Saturday as election officials continue to count ballots.
Group says it can open pot dispensary immediately
If voters say yes, the operators of the first medical marijuana dispensary say they can open the doors a day after the election.
Arizona senators speak out against medical marijuana proposition
U.S. Sens. John McCain and Jon Kyl led a group of Republican officials Wednesday denouncing a ballot measure that would allow medical marijuana.
Brewer speaks out against medical marijuana
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said Oct. 20 that she opposes a November ballot measure that would legalize medical marijuana in the state, arguing that it would cause pot to "needlessly and harmfully proliferate."
Border Patrol recovers nearly $1 million in pot
A huge pot recovery in southeast Arizona. The Border Patrol says agents found more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana Wednesday night while patrolling 30 miles east of Douglas.