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Both Sides Claim Defense of Voters in Marijuana Initiative Suit

Sides gave oral arguments Friday in lawsuit seeking to block measure to legalize recreational pot.

Debate Over Recreational Marijuana Comes to the Fore

Initiative aimed at legalization in Arizona proposed for November election ballot.

Legalized Marijuana, 2 Other Ballot Propositions Filed

Petitions turned in for higher minimum wage, limit on hospital executive compensation.

Legalize Marijuana Group Raises Big Campaign Money

Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol raises most in 2015.

Arizona Poll Shows Mixed Opinions on Social Issues

Yes to abortion, death penalty, gay marriage; no to more gun control, legal marijuana.

Court: Med Marijuana Card Can Defend Against DUI Charge

State Supreme Court says cardholders can use lack of impairment as viable defense.

Marijuana Tax Revenues Could Be Higher Than Estimated

Analysis applies Colorado rates to Arizona population, finds figure close to $64 million.

Medical Marijuana Sales Up Sharply in 2014

85 Arizona dispensaries sold 10 tons to 55,000 patients, Department of Health Services reports.

Appeals Court: Medical Marijuana Law Doesn't Give DUI Protection

Man had argued legislation was intended to make authorized users immune from prosecution unless driving impaired.

Gubernatorial Forum Touches on Border, Gay Marriage, Legal Marijuana

Democrat DuVal, Libertarian Hess, Americans Elect Mealer faced off at UA; Ducey absent citing previous commitment.

Tucson Council Lifts Size Restrictions for Medical Marijuana Cultivation Sites

Councilwoman Uhlich says scratching overly restrictive regulations for local sites can help lower costs for patients.

Medical Marijuana for PTSD Study May Move from UA

If university doesn't reinstate Sue Sisley as lead researcher, MAPS will move work to NAU, ASU.

Veterans Demand Medical Pot Researcher Be Rehired at UA

An online petition has gathered more than 33K signatures from people asking university reinstate lead doctor of MMJ for PTSD study.

Arizona Health Director OKs Medical Marijuana for PTSD

Approval came with conditions; Iraq veteran Ricardo Pereyda talks about taming his symptoms using cannabis.

AZ Health Officials Have Last Word on Medical Pot for PTSD

State Dept. of Health Services director has until July 9 to accept, modify or reject ruling; initial denial was appealed last year.

Feds OK UA Proposal to Use Marijuana as PTSD Treatment

Research cleared by FDA some time ago; Dept. of Health's decision hailed as major victory for study under way in Tucson.

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