Proposed measure would allow Arizona voters to declare a federal law unconstitutional

Arizona voters may get to decide whether to give themselves the ability to declare federal laws unconstitutional.

Lawmakers seek power in Arizona Corporation Commission decisions

One of the bills gaining momentum in the state legislature would give the governor and lawmakers more control over some of the decisions made by the Arizona Corporation Commission. Some argue the law is unconstitutional, but supporters say they’re merely trying to set up a system of checks and balances.

Legal medical marijuana and an end to guilt

Last year, we told you the story of a woman who uses medical marijuana as she recovers from cancer. (She wishes to remain anonymous.) At the time she first spoke with us, Arizona’s voter-approved medical marijuana law was still very much up in the air. That was over eight months ago. Her life has changed a great deal since then.

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Moving Forward

Arizona’s contentious medical marijuana law is moving closer to full implementation. A ruling in Maricopa County Superior Court this week struck down several rules about who can operate marijuana dispensaries.

State Legislative Session Starts

KJZZ's Mark Brodie and managing editor of the Arizona Guardian Dennis Welch sit down with Steve Goldstein to talk about the 2012 Legislative Session kicking off, and what the state can look forward to.

Gov. Brewer gives State of the State address

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer used her annual State of the State address to call for lower taxes and less regulation in the next century. KJZZ’s Peter O’Dowd reports the economy was the focus of her speech.

Share your reaction to Gov. Brewer's State of the State address

Governor Brewer delivered her second State of the State address before the Arizona legislature on Monday, January 9. We'd like to hear your reaction to what the governor had to say.

Medical Marijuana Initiative Blocked

Over 16,000 people have been approved to use medical marijuana, but marijuana dispensaries remain unavailable.

Can Politics Be Removed From Redistricting Process?

Some of the original backers of the Independent Redistricting Commission say the Governor and state Republican senators went too far in removing its chair.  Colleen Mathis was dismissed earlie

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