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Scottsdale researcher sues U.S. government over quality of marijuana for studies
A federally-licensed marijuana researcher is suing the government agency that grants her a license to conduct research.
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.
Official: AZ could have pot dispensaries by summer
Arizona is not appealing a court ruling on medical marijuana and there could be licensed dispensaries established around the state as soon as this summer, Health Services Director Will Humble announced Tuesday.
DOJ medical marijuana memo won’t end state’s lawsuit
A recent letter intended to clarify the federal government’s policies on prosecuting medical marijuana cases won’t put an end to the state’s lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne said July 6.
Groups seek dismissal of Arizona’s federal suit on medical pot
A federal judge is being asked to dismiss a lawsuit that Arizona filed over medical marijuana.
Arizona reviewing US memo on medical marijuana
Arizona officials on Friday were reviewing a new federal memo on possible criminal prosecutions related to medical marijuana, as a lawyer for would-be dispensary operators said the memo doesn't really change anything.
A day late, dollar short on new marijuana law
Arizona’s medical marijuana law continues to pay out. The payoff isn’t so great for sickened would-be patients and convalescing recreational users, as it is for journalists and attorneys.
Maricopa County attorney prompted Horne, Brewer’s medical marijuana suit
The May 24 announcement that the state’s top Republican officials would be filing a lawsuit in federal court over Arizona’s new medical marijuana law surprised many, but not the man who came up with the idea: Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery, a strident opponent of the new medical marijuana law.
