Former Lottery Director’s Legal Problems Cost Arizona $160,000
The state paid more than $160,000 to defend, and then settle, a sex-discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against a former Arizona Lottery Director Tony Bouie, records show.
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How Medical Marijuana Could Help John McCain With Glioblastoma
U.S. Senator John McCain should explore various cannabis-treatment options for glioblastoma, according to a cannabinoid researcher.
Arizona U.S. Senator John McCain Has an Aggressive Form of Brain Cancer
Arizona U.S. Senator John McCain has been diagnosed with glioblastoma, a serious form of brain cancer.
Ex-Arizona Lottery Boss Tony Bouie Settles Lawsuit, Wants ‘Good Name Back’
Tony Bouie, the former Arizona Lottery director and professional football player, has settled a federal lawsuit with two former Lottery workers who had accused him of discrimination and retaliation.
Arizona Governor’s Faith Office Awarded $600K to Nonprofit Founded by Former Director
The Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith, and Family awarded a $600,000 grant last year to the nonprofit firm founded by the office’s former director, Debbie Moak.
Attorney General Sessions’ Las Vegas Speech Ignores Nevada Pot-Sales ‘Emergency’
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions missed major opportunities this week to rail against legal marijuana, giving marijuana-industry experts some much-craved hope that a crackdown is not imminent.
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Reverend Jarrett Maupin Issues Profanity-Laced Response to Arizona Republic Article
Phoenix civil rights leader hits back on the critical article on Tuesday with a long, race-baiting response full of expletives and the n-word.
Big Green: Marijuana Merger of Harvest, Cultivation Company May Bear Fruit for Patients
Harvest of Arizona, the Tempe-based medical-marijuana dispensary company with retail shops in Tempe and Scottsdale, announced a merger on Tuesday that would make it one of the largest players in the growing industry.
The Other 420: Cannabis Oil 710 ‘Holiday’ Gains Prominence Promoting Concentrated Marijuana
In a few short years, July 10 has risen to become the national “holiday” to celebrate the use of — and, from a marijuana-industry perspective — to promote concentrated resin products like wax, shatter, and hash oil.
ASU Foundation to Amend Tax Forms After Article on ASU President Crow and Wife, Sybil Francis
The Arizona State University Foundation will amend four years of tax forms following a Center for Investigative Reporting article this week about ASU President Crow and his wife, Sybil Francis.
Grand Canyon Allows Creationist’s Study; Noah-Believing Geologist Drops Lawsuit
The National Park Service has caved in to a creationist’s request to collect rocks for a study on how Noah’s Flood carved Grand Canyon in a few days.
On the Fence: Tohono O’odham Need Better Security but Is Trump’s Wall the Answer?
Tribal members of the Tohono O’odham Indian Nation in Arizona oppose Trump’s planned border wall, but struggles with
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Anti-Drug Warrior Debbie Moak Leaving Ducey’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family
Debbie Moak, the anti-drug warrior who helped defeat Arizona’s marijuana legalization measure last year, is stepping down as director of the Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family.
Brain Scientist Who Brought AR-15 to Sky Harbor Indicted in Arizona Bitcoin Probe
The Arizona brain researcher arrested in 2014 for bringing an AR-15 to the airport has been indicted for allegedly operating an illegal money-transmitting business related to bitcoin.
The Real Story Behind the Somali Who Crashed Arizona Border Checkpoint
A Somali man who ran a border checkpoint in Arizona last year is a hardworking U.S. citizen with health problems, not the bogeyman that right-wing media made him out to be.
Arizona AG Wants Court to Reinstate Ban on Medical Marijuana on College Campuses
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich asked the state Supreme Court on Thursday to review an appeals-court ruling that struck down a ban on medical marijuana on college campuses.
John McCain Provides Biggest Fireworks, Gaffes of ‘President Comey’ Testimony
Arizona Senator John McCain grilled former FBI boss James Comey during a senate panel hearing on Thursday, accusing him of a “double standard” in his handling of the Clinton and Trump probes. But critics claimed that McCain was confused about the investigations and showed his age with a couple of gaffes.
Tim Hogan Fought for Schools, Environment, Good Government; Now He’s Leaving Law Center
Tim Hogan, a longtime fighter for Arizona educational, environmental, and other issues, announced on Tuesday that he’s leaving his job as executive director of the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest.
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Portland Train Stabbings, Mesa Assault Show Need for Security on Buses, Light Rail
The fatal stabbings of two Good Samaritans on a Portland light-rail train last week raise questions about safety on buses and trains in Phoenix. This week, a woman was sexually abused at a Mesa bus stop, and last month, a man was fatally stabbed in a random attack on a Phoenix bus.
Canadians Banned at U.S. Border for Admitting Pot Use; Officers Rarely Ask Mexicans
U.S. border officers at northern ports of entry have been asking Canadians if they’ve ever used marijuana — and those who answer “yes” get banned from the United States for life. At the southern border, though, officers don’t seem to care about the drug histories of Mexicans.
Feds: Scottsdale Gun Maker and Shooting Champ Who Defrauded Clients Busted for Meth
Former national shooting champion and Scottsdale gun maker Matthew Burkett stands accused of defrauding his clients — and now the feds accuse him of using meth.
Governor Doug Ducey Appoints New DES Director Following Tim Jeffries Debacle
Governor Doug Ducey announced his choice this week for a new state Department of Economic Security director, hoping to move past one of the biggest debacles his administration has experienced. Michael Trailor, current director of the Arizona Department of Housing, will fill the position left by former DES Director Tim Jeffries.