fbpx

recreational marijuana

Jul 12, 2019

State, marijuana industry push for better kitchen regulation

As a renewed effort to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Arizona ramps up, substantial issues identified by state auditors still hover over the existing Medical Marijuana Program and solutions aren’t quite as clear as some might suggest.

Nov 15, 2016

Advocates of recreational marijuana acknowledge that they lost

Backers of recreational use of marijuana finally conceded Tuesday what has been generally known for a week: Arizona voters didn’t like their proposal.

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.

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.

Sep 28, 2016

Marijuana measures on the ballot in 9 states on Nov. 8

Voters on Nov. 8 will decide ballot measures in nine states that would expand legal access to marijuana.

Jun 29, 2016

Report: Marijuana use would generate $82 million in taxes

Arizonans would buy nearly $500 million worth of marijuana a year by 2020 if voters agree in November to allow its use here for recreational purposes, according to a new report.

Apr 17, 2015

New Arizona ballot initiative would tax and regulate marijuana like alcohol

Officials with the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol in Arizona, formerly the Marijuana Policy Project of Arizona, filed the initiative with the secretary of state this afternoon, setting the stage for a potential vote on legalization in 2016 – six years after Arizonans narrowly voted to legalize medical marijuana.

Mar 31, 2015

Marijuana legalization advocate threatens to ‘harm’ business of former ally

The Marijuana Policy Project threatened “to harm” the medical marijuana dispensary owned by a doctor who is leading a splinter group pushing recreational marijuana legalization in Arizona.

Jan 27, 2015

Lawmaker wants voter initiatives conflicting with federal law to get 75% approval

A Flagstaff lawmaker is hoping to throw a new roadblock in the path of those who want to legalize marijuana in Arizona. Only thing is, his plan may be too little - and too late.

Subscribe

Get our free e-alerts & breaking news notifications!

You don't have credit card details available. You will be redirected to update payment method page. Click OK to continue.