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A Pennsylvania DA’s Lawsuit Could Force The Supreme Court to finally Pick A Side.

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Imagine one of Arizona’s county attorneys — maybe Shelia Polk in Yavapai County or Rachel Mitchell in Maricopa — filing a federal lawsuit to protect the right to own guns while legally using medical cannabis. Picture them standing in front of TV cameras, waving an Arizona medical marijuana card and quoting the Second Amendment. Arizona …

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Arizona AG Targets Smoke Shops Over Underage Nicotine Sales — But Cannabis Culture Caught in the Crossfire

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PHOENIX July 8th — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is ramping up her office’s crackdown on underage nicotine sales by filing sweeping civil lawsuits against multiple Valley vape shops. But in a troubling twist for cannabis consumers and small business owners, her strategy is also entangling legal cannabis paraphernalia — cartoon bongs, colorful glass pipes, …

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Arizona’s 2025 Legislative Session Wrap: Big Wins, Big Fails, and the Future of Cannabis Laws

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Arizona lawmakers continued to reshape the state’s cannabis landscape this session, advancing some proposals while watching others collapse under political and industry pressures. From new advertising restrictions to tighter buffers around preschools, the 2025 legislative session was marked by fierce debates over how far to expand—or rein in—marijuana and hemp regulation. Even as key measures …

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SB1299 Amended Multiple Times as It Heads to Final Vote

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Whoever said “practice makes perfect” clearly never witnessed the legislative gymnastics of Senate Bill 1299. Originally pitched as a bill to support law enforcement grants, SB1299 has undergone more facelifts than a Hollywood socialite—each version raiding funds from community colleges and Arizona’s Justice Reinvestment Program to benefit the Department of Public Safety (DPS). In its …

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High Hopes, Low Votes: Rural Cannabis Bill Goes Up in Smoke

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Rural licensing had its day on the House Floor on Monday June 23rd. S.B. 1057 was the second incarnation of SB 1713 – “Marijuana; Dual Licensees; Rural Communities” – introduced by Republican Senator David Gowan (LD 19), Though the bill ultimately failed to advance, its goals lived on in the form of Striker SB 1057. …

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Cannabis Bills Teeter on the Edge as Session Winds Down- Update Week 23

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This week opened with two cannabis-related bills still alive—just barely. SB 1230, which would fund medical marijuana research grants, was revived by a Motion to Reconsider and hanging on by a thread. SB 1057, aimed at supporting marijuana dual licensees in rural communities, also remained in play. But by the end this week, the number …

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**WATCH** SB 1299: Cannabis Enforcement Bill Revived and Fast-Tracked Despite Legal Questions

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A controversial cannabis enforcement bill that had seemingly stalled in committee has come roaring back to life. Senate Bill 1299, a late-session “striker” bill, was revived this week and pushed through multiple hurdles on Wednesday, June 18. After months of dormancy and no hearing in the House Rules Committee, the bill was suddenly fast-tracked—clearing House …

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Legislative Update – Week 22: The End Is Near

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The end of session, rumored to be just around the corner — possibly as soon as next week. Only two cannabis-related bills remain in play, and expect both to hit the House Floor early next week.  SB 1230 – Medical Marijuana Research Grants SB 1230 murdered in cold blood last week during its third reading …

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Legislative Update – Week 21: Clinical Cannabis Research Bill Silently Slaughtered on House Floor

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After weeks of waiting for movement, SB1230 — Marijuana; Clinical Research Trial — finally had its chance on the House floor, but it met a silent execution. Sponsored by Senator Payne, the bill, SB1230, created to fix a problem with a law passed in 2021. The original law, HB2298, allowed the Arizona Biomedical Research Center …

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Arizona Budget Talks Heat Up— Cannabis Measures Still Sideline Issue (Update: Week 19 & 20)

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With a rumored June 20th deadline looming, Arizona lawmakers have been actively negotiating the state budget for fiscal year 2026, while cannabis-related measures remain on the sidelines. So, what is the state budget? Think of it like a household budget. Just as individuals plan how to spend their paychecks on rent, groceries, and gas, the …

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