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Ray Stern

Ray Stern is the former news editor of Phoenix New Times. He worked as a newspaper reporter in Arizona for more than two decades. He’s won numerous awards for his reporting, including the Arizona Press Club’s Don Bolles Award for Investigative Journalism.

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New Rules: Arizona Will No Longer Be the Wild West for Testing Self-Driving Cars

New Rules: Arizona Will No Longer Be the Wild West for Testing Self-Driving Cars

By Ray SternMarch 5, 2018

Governor Ducey Issues set of standards for “protecting public safety” as more and more autonomous vehicles populate state roads.

New Arizona Opioid Hotline Will Recommend Treatments — but Not Medical Marijuana

New Arizona Opioid Hotline Will Recommend Treatments — but Not Medical Marijuana

By Ray SternMarch 2, 2018

Never mind that studies show states with medical-marijuana or adult-use legalization laws have seen sharp drop-offs in their opiate-overdose deaths.

Dick’s Ban on ‘Assault-Style’ Rifles Won’t Have Much Bang in Arizona

Dick’s Ban on ‘Assault-Style’ Rifles Won’t Have Much Bang in Arizona

By Ray SternFebruary 28, 2018

“Sorry for them, and lucky for us.”

Montenegro, the Topless Text, and CD8 Race: The Juicy Details Keep Piling Up

By Ray SternFebruary 24, 2018

An Arizona Senate staffer’s sexting fling with a CD8 candidate goes public, but why?

Revenge Porn? New Details About Topless Photo Sent to Steve Montenegro

By Ray SternFebruary 21, 2018

Woman’s lawyer says an ex-boyfriend obtained the messages and photo from her computer without her knowledge and gave them to a third party.

Phoenix New Times Writers Win Polk Award for Exposing Motel 6 Collusion With ICE

By Ray SternFebruary 20, 2018

Two Phoenix New Times writers won a Polk Award for their story on Motel 6 reporting guests to ICE.

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Medical-Marijuana Firms Blowing Off Maricopa County Assessor’s Tax Warning

Medical-Marijuana Firms Blowing Off Maricopa County Assessor’s Tax Warning

By Ray SternFebruary 20, 2018

Here’s a look at how much the largest cannabis facilities may owe

ASU Prof: Clean-Energy Goals Are ‘Folly and Futility,’ Won’t Meet Climate Promises

ASU Prof: Clean-Energy Goals Are ‘Folly and Futility,’ Won’t Meet Climate Promises

By Ray SternFebruary 15, 2018

Today’s technology places physical limits of what’s possible, author and professor Tom Rez says.

Billionaire Trump Foe Behind Solar Energy Measures in Arizona, Other States

Billionaire Trump Foe Behind Solar Energy Measures in Arizona, Other States

By Ray SternFebruary 13, 2018

Tom Steyer-funded group touts health benefits of measure that would require the state’s utilities to use clean energy to generate 50 percent of electricity needs.

How Arizona Could Stop Ripping Off Medical-Marijuana Patients, Make Program Better

How Arizona Could Stop Ripping Off Medical-Marijuana Patients, Make Program Better

By Ray SternFebruary 12, 2018

Senate Bill 1420 could turn a profit for state by putting more people in the program while also allowing testing for mold

Delivery Robots Get Warm Welcome at Capitol: Ready for Them on Your Sidewalks?

By Ray SternFebruary 8, 2018

House committee advances bill, which means sidewalks might be awash in small delivery vehicles sooner than you think.

Is Politics Killing Arizona Bill That Would Test Marijuana, Lower Card Fee?

Is Politics Killing Arizona Bill That Would Test Marijuana, Lower Card Fee?

By Ray SternFebruary 7, 2018

Co-sponsor: “I am embarrassed to confess to you today, that I signed on ,,, not understanding that it had that (decrease) of fee in it,”

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‘Go F*3CK Yourself’ Masturbation Workshop at ASU Canceled After Media Attention

‘Go F*3CK Yourself’ Masturbation Workshop at ASU Canceled After Media Attention

By Ray SternFebruary 1, 2018

Flier had promised: “Don’t miss out on the FREE SEX TOYS giveaways!”

Bad Math: Pinal Data Worse Than Reported on Deputy Who Abused ASU Professor

Bad Math: Pinal Data Worse Than Reported on Deputy Who Abused ASU Professor

By Ray SternFebruary 1, 2018

Spokesperson says erroneous numbers given New Times about officer Stewart Ferrin, who was fired at ASU, were an “honest mistake.”

Indoor Ax-Throwing Range Coming Soon to Tempe

Indoor Ax-Throwing Range Coming Soon to Tempe

By Ray SternFebruary 1, 2018

A Pittsburgh company is bringing the “hot trend” to Arizona.

Everything You Need to Know About Wednesday’s Super Blue Blood Moon

Everything You Need to Know About Wednesday’s Super Blue Blood Moon

By Ray SternJanuary 30, 2018

The full moon will be bigger, brighter, dimmer, bluer, and redder all at the same time Wednesday morning.

The Battle Isn’t Over Between ASU Professor and Cop Who Arrested Her in 2014

By Ray SternJanuary 30, 2018

Ersula Ore says Stewart Ferrin, now a Pinal County deputy, is on a “deadly path,” cites two more incidents.

Phoenix Goal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas May Save Us Millions — or Cost Us Millions

Phoenix Goal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas May Save Us Millions — or Cost Us Millions

By Ray SternJanuary 25, 2018

Phoenix officials don’t know if an “ambitious” sustainability goal will save or cost money.

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She Feared for Her Life as Daniel Shaver Was Shot Dead; Now She’s Suing Mesa Police Officers

By Ray SternJanuary 24, 2018

Gripping new details claim that Monique Portillo, who was in the wrong room at the wrong time on January 18, 2016, could have been killed that night,

Arizonans Consumed Record 43 Tons of Cannabis in 2017: 50 Percent Higher Than ’16

Arizonans Consumed Record 43 Tons of Cannabis in 2017: 50 Percent Higher Than ’16

By Ray SternJanuary 19, 2018

Industry produced millions in tax revenues, too.

RICO-Funded  Stats Used in Report That Labels Young, Undocumented Migrants as Criminals

RICO-Funded Stats Used in Report That Labels Young, Undocumented Migrants as Criminals

By Ray SternJanuary 19, 2018

Immigrants here legally were “extremely law-abiding,” the report showed, making up just 1.5 percent of the state prison population.

Arizona’s Anti-Trump Senators McCain, Flake Become Defenders of the Media

Arizona’s Anti-Trump Senators McCain, Flake Become Defenders of the Media

By Ray SternJanuary 17, 2018

If not for Trump’s “alternative facts,” these politicians heaping praise on truth and an unfettered press would seem like fodder for a Saturday Night Live skit.

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