Arizona

US Border Patrol Agent Admits to Smuggling Marijuana While on Duty

US Border Patrol Agent Admits to Smuggling Marijuana While on Duty

US Border Patrol Agent Aaron Anaya, 25, has admitted to illegally smuggling marijuana while on duty across the Arizona-Mexico border.  Punishment for Anaya’s crime ranges from a mandatory 5...
Appeal Filed Against Arizona Marijuana DUI Ruling

Appeal Filed Against Arizona Marijuana DUI Ruling

On February 12th, the Arizona Court of Appeals overturned a trial judge who said that it does not make sense to prosecute marijuana DUIs if the person is showing...
Nevada Lawmakers to Tour Arizona Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Nevada Lawmakers to Tour Arizona Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Nevada legalized medical marijuana in 2000, but the state has made little progress with their program over the past 12 years.  While medical marijuana is legal and patients are...
Over 100 Lbs of Marijuana Discovered at Arizona Food Bank

Over 100 Lbs of Marijuana Discovered at Arizona Food Bank

On Friday morning, Douglas, Az. food bank workers discovered a donation that they were not expecting.  Upon opening a box of squash sent from the Tuscon Food Bank, workers...
Arizona Lawmaker Wants to Tighten Medical Marijuana Program

Arizona Lawmaker Wants to Tighten Medical Marijuana Program

Like many lawmakers recently, Senator Kimberly Yee wants to make changes to Arizona’s medical marijuana law.  Compared to her colleagues, Yee’s changes are tame, but they would mean new...
Arizona Proposes Medical Marijuana Repeal

Arizona Proposes Medical Marijuana Repeal

Arizona Representative John Kavanagh is introducing a bill which would repeal the state’s medical marijuana law that was passed by voters in 2010.  The bill, currently called House Concurrent...
Tuscon’s Second Legal Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens

Tuscon’s Second Legal Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens

Green Halo Caregiver Collective opened its doors in Tuscon, AZ, making it the second legal dispensary in the city.  The collective opened on the city’s south side and already...
Arizona Court Denies Attempt to Block Medical Marijuana Ruling

Arizona Court Denies Attempt to Block Medical Marijuana Ruling

Last week, Maricopa County judge Michael Gordon ruled that federal drug laws do not preempt Arizona’s medical marijuana law, meaning that collectives could start receiving permits and opening throughout...
Arizona Court of Appeals to Hear Medical Marijuana Case

Arizona Court of Appeals to Hear Medical Marijuana Case

Last week, Maricopa County judge Michael Gordon ruled that federal drug laws do not preempt Arizona’s medical marijuana law, meaning that collectives could start receiving permits and opening throughout...
Judge to Hold Hearing on Arizona’s Medical Marijuana Law

Judge to Hold Hearing on Arizona’s Medical Marijuana Law

Last week, judge Michael Gordon ruled that Arizona’s medical marijuana law is not preempted by federal law.  Today, a hearing will be held on whether the ruling should be...