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Proposition 205

Nov 21, 2019

Tucson’s rebuke to the ‘sanctuary’ movement speaks volumes

Tucson’s resounding rejection of an activist-led push for “sanctuary” policies is a welcome sign that sanity can still prevail even in an age of growing extremism.

Oct 26, 2016

Proposition 205 won’t bring in the promised revenue

I am writing to voice my opposition to Proposition 205 and the legalization of recreational marijuana in Arizona. The marijuana industry in Arizona has failed to follow basic state law regarding the listing and reporting of their business personal property in Arizona.

Oct 24, 2016

Adelson gives half million to anti-pot campaign in Arizona

The latest major donation to the campaign against legal recreational marijuana in Arizona comes from Las Vegas casino owner Sheldon Adelson, who donated $500,000 last week.

Oct 11, 2016

Legal pot could upend years of drug smuggling in Arizona

If Arizona's ballot measure passes, pot shops would soon arise in a place that has long been a center of drug smuggling. How drug cartels respond to legalization has been a focus of debate in Arizona.

Oct 10, 2016

Poll indicates fate of marijuana measure uncertain as more money pumped in to defeat it

Foes of legalized marijuana are amassing a huge amount of cash in a last-minute bid to quash the measure.

Sep 30, 2016

Getting higher with age: Marijuana use rises dramatically among people over 55

Data recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows people over age 55 make up the fastest-growing demographic of pot users.

In this Oct. 22, 2015, photo, former Department of Economic Security director Tim Jeffries stands outside his former office, adorned with a "Director J :)" sign. (Photo by Rachel Leingang, Arizona Capitol Times)
Sep 28, 2016

DES director forwards email designed to ‘blow up’ pro-marijuana arguments

The head of the state Department of Economic Security sent a message to all of his employees on a state-owned email list with a link to a story with arguments against Proposition 205.

Aug 29, 2016

Arizona Supreme Court to rule on 2 initiatives this week

The Arizona Supreme Court is expected to decide this week whether two voter initiatives make the November ballot.

Aug 19, 2016

Judge throws out challenge to legal marijuana initiative

A judge has thrown out a bid to keep voters from deciding whether to legalize the recreational use of marijuana.

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