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SAFER Banking Act Gains Momentum: Cannabis Industry Banking Reform

The bill has gained support from Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema and Attorney General Kris Mayes.

The Buzz: Revitalizing San Manuel

Residents want to keep the former company town going, and are looking to build community and bring in jobs.

Phoenix company ElectraTect creating marijuana Breathalyzer

As marijuana decriminalization spreads across the country, the market for the plant has flourished, along with a need for technology that can detect THC impairment.

The Buzz: How AZ's marijuana industry has grown after two years of recreational sales

Marijuana became a billion-dollar industry within months of Arizona loosening restrictions on who can buy products.

Drop in medical marijuana card-holders forces businesses to adapt

Since the passing of Prop 207, medical marijuana certifications have dropped by 46%.

Arizona judge upholds rules for social equity marijuana licenses

The licenses were set aside for people from communities disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of previous marijuana laws.

Marijuana sales stabilizing in Arizona

The state is getting millions a month in tax revenue from the sales.

State sees first tax revenue from recreational marijuana

Marijuana sales put millions of dollars in state coffers in January.

Arizona, 15th state with legal pot, begins recreational sales

State issues initial 86 licenses in 9 counties

Arizona county prosecutors join in dropping pot charges

The move comes in response to Prop 207 passage

Arizona voters to consider another recreational marijuana bill

The new bill has criminal justice elements not present in a similar bill that was narrowly defeated in 2016.

Arizona Supreme Court: Every county can have a marijuana dispensary despite cap

State law says the maximum number of dispensaries can be exceeded to ensure there is one every county.

Poll: Most Arizona voters support legalizing marijuana

A new poll puts support at more than 60% of likely voters.

AG Brnovich: Marijuana Money Can Be Used for Addiction Services

The Arizona attorney general's opinion touched on the 2010 law creating a medical marijuana program.

Marijuana Smugglers Now Facing Border-Crossing Charge in Arizona

The policy shift impacts the hundreds in Southern Arizona arrested each year who smuggle pot instead of of paying to be smuggled themselves.

Poll: Marijuana Legalization May Split Party Lines in November

Issue finds approval among some demographic groups but not others.

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