Marijuana research allowed at Arizona's universities

PHOENIX - Gov. Jan Brewer has cleared one hurdle for new research on the possible medical benefits of marijuana.

Arizona House votes to allow medical marijuana research on campuses

PHOENIX - Lawmakers voted Wednesday to pave the way for research at state universities that eventually could allow doctors in Arizona to recommend marijuana to treat more conditions.

2 medical pot dispensaries poised to open

Medical marijuana dispensaries are close to opening in Marana and Oro Valley since both municipalities have given the go-ahead to let them operate.

Pima County zoning proposals aimed at easing 'green' home features

Pima County has proposed changing zoning rules to allow someone to run a small bakery business from home and to make it easier for developers to include "green" amenities in buildings.

Tim Steller: Steller: Dicey certification business cuts into medical pot's credibility

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Tim Steller: Steller: Dicey certification business cuts into medical pot's credibility

Get Legal Cannabis Certification Center at 6477 E. 22nd St. gets its message out. It was closed Feb. 28.

Tim Steller: Dicey certification business cuts into medical pot's credibility

The day after police raided the Get Legal Cannabis Certification Center, 6647 E. 22nd St., a crowd of about 20 angry customers gathered outside.

Panel OKs police's destruction of legal pot

PHOENIX - Rejecting the pleas of the state's former top federal prosecutor, a House panel voted Thursday to let police destroy marijuana they have seized, even if it turns out the person had a right to possess it.

Bill would ban laetrile, once heralded as a cure for cancer

PHOENIX - A state lawmaker trying to repeal the medical marijuana law has decided it's also time to scrap a state law that allows Arizonans to dose themselves with another federally banned drug.

Bill seeks to mandate labeling of medical pot

PHOENIX - A state legislator wants to make sure marijuana-laced food products sold at dispensaries are clearly labeled to make sure children who find one of dad's medicinal lollipops know not to pop it in their mouths.

Maricopa County seeks swift ruling on marijuana law

PHOENIX - Hoping for a speedy conclusion, Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery on Friday asked the Arizona Supreme Court to immediately hear his challenge to the state medical marijuana law.

Pot patients critical of bid to reverse law

PHOENIX - Medical marijuana patients and dispensary owners on Thursday criticized a legislative proposal to force yet another reconsideration of whether voters really want to keep the drug legal for Arizona patients.

Court: Calif. woman entitled to get pot back

PHOENIX - A California woman whose marijuana was taken away by a Border Patrol officer is entitled to have it back, the state Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.

UA scientist seeks OK for marijuana research

PHOENIX - A University of Arizona physician has taken the first political steps in her bid to do medical marijuana research at state-run schools.

Medical marijuana backer downplays report on teens' pot source

PHOENIX - The organization that funded Arizona's 2010 medical marijuana initiative says lawmakers who now want voters to scrap the program are missing the point of a study on teen use.

Legislator: Ballot items need can't-be-repealed notices

PHOENIX - A Scottsdale legislator figures you might have second thoughts about buying something if you knew all sales were final.

Voters may get chance to reconsider medical pot

PHOENIX - Saying voters have seen enough, a veteran lawmaker wants to give them a chance to repeal the state's 2-year-old medical-marijuana program.

Court rejects Maricopa delay on dispensary

PHOENIX - The state Court of Appeals on Thursday rebuffed a request by Maricopa County to delay a medical marijuana dispensary.

AZ Court of Appeals to consider case on document delay for pot dispensary

PHOENIX - The state Court of Appeals will consider whether to at least delay an order for Maricopa County to provide the necessary paperwork for a Sun City medical marijuana dispensary to open.