Archive for April 14th, 2010

Medicinal Marijuana initiative may reach the ballot.

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

Proponents of an initiative to make medicinal marijuana legal in Arizona, along with 14 other states, say that they have enough signatures to forward to the Secretary of State to ensure it makes the November ballot.

This time, instead of quashing the measure, as Arizona did under the Clinton Administration, the Senate is exploring ways to tax it once voters approve it.

KSWT—Ariz. medical marijuana supporters aim for ballot
Salem News
AZ Central—Arizona lawmakers are debating tax on medical marijuana

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Arizona asks for more power.

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

The Arizona House of Representatives is considering sending a request to the federal government for funds over the $18.5 billion dollars already guaranteed to build more nuclear power plants in Arizona while protecting federal taxpayers from risk. Three of the eight sponsors of the bill are Democrats.

They are asking for an extension of funds from the Secretary of Energy established under Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The energy department provides funds for green energy efforts including solar, wind and other alternative energy sources.
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Arizona lawmakers vote to limit sale of herb

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

Tyler Thursby first tried salvia with two friends when he was 18.

“I felt like I was sinking through the floor,” the Arizona State University student said.

Salvia divinorum and Salvinorin A are hallucinogenic herbs that can be smoked, chewed, or drunk. The high can last anywhere from 30 seconds to 30 minutes. The National Institutes of Health labels them hallucinogens but the herbs are legal in many states. In Arizona, that might not be true for much longer.
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Arizona House passes immigration bill

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

Phoenix Business Journal – by Mike Sunnucks

The Arizona House of Representatives passed a sweeping immigration bill Tuesday that would give police broad powers to arrest illegal immigrants, require immigrants to carry valid papers, and make it a misdemeanor to pick up and transport undocumented day laborers and migrants.

Senate Bill 1070 now goes back the Arizona Senate, which previously passed the measure and now must approve the House changes. The House version includes language exempting people who drive migrants to church or provide emergency services from being prosecuted.

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Dennis Numkena killed in traffic accident.

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010


by Alicia E. Barrón
Posted on April 13, 2010 at 6:24 PM

PHOENIX – A well-known Native American architect and artist in the Valley was killed when he was hit by a car.

Dennis Numkena was 68 years old. He designed award-winning buildings in Arizona and in Nevada. Numkena’s artwork is in private and corporate collections all over the world.

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