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Arizona Supreme Court to rule Tuesday on marijuana impairment case
The court is going to issue an opinion on a case involving Hrach Shilgevorkyan, who was charged in December 2010 with driving with drugs in his system.
Industrial hemp legalization bill shelved over legal concerns
An Arizona Senate committee decided Jan. 27 to hold off on a proposal to legalize industrial hemp production until at least next week over concerns raised by state police that such a move could increase drug testing for criminal prosecutions.
Medical marijuana businesses worry about legalization legislation
Phoenix Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego’s proposed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona has some in the medical marijuana industry worried about losing their businesses.
Judge: County now lacks zoning law for pot shops
A judge has ruled that Maricopa County now doesn't have an enforceable zoning ordinance limiting where medical marijuana dispensaries can be located.
Rep. Gallego pushing recreational pot legalization
Assistant House Minority Leader Ruben Gallego is about to become a hero of recreational pot smokers across Arizona, as he plans to introduce legislation next year to legalize recreational marijuana use in Arizona.
Arizona targets lax medical marijuana doctors
Arizona health officials are looking to root out physicians who are improperly recommending medical marijuana for patients who claim to suffer from chronic pain.
Ex-border officer in Arizona sentenced to 12 years
A former Customs and Border Protection officer convicted on charges that he let marijuana be smuggled from Mexico into southeastern Arizona was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Prosecutor warns against violating new drug law
The top prosecutor in Arizona's most populous county is warning sellers of synthetic versions of marijuana, ecstasy and cocaine that they could face prosecution under legislation recently signed into law.
Agent accused of smuggling pot jailed until trial
A U.S. Border Patrol agent accused of smuggling marijuana earlier this month while on duty in southwestern Arizona will remain in jail while he awaits trial.
Judge to hear request on medical marijuana ruling
A judge will hold a hearing Thursday on whether to temporarily block his recent ruling that Arizona's medical marijuana law is constitutional and that federal drug laws don't stand in the way of implementing it.
Arizona medical-marijuana patient sues over raid
A Phoenix woman claims in a lawsuit that police violated Arizona's medical-marijuana laws when they seized a marijuana-infused oil during a March raid of her home.
Fillmore files complaint against GOP “victory” committee
Rep. John Fillmore, a Republican who is facing Sen. Rich Crandall in a GOP Senate primary in District 16, accused an independent campaign committee of violating campaign notification laws.
