East Arizona News

Ducey proposes funds for education, prisons and public safety as part of budget plans

By John Breslin | Jan 23, 2020

Gov. Doug Ducey is proposing funding for several programs addressing third level education, prisons and public safety as part of his spending plan, outside of the $608 million of new money earmarked for K-12 education.

Balanced budget, reduced debt, rainy day fund credited for Arizona's credit upgrade

By John Breslin | Dec 6, 2019

Arizona's efforts to balance the budget, reduce debt and boost the state's reserve fund are cited as reasons for an upgrade in the state's credit rating.

Recreational marijuana foe voices concerns

By John Breslin | Dec 6, 2019

Opponents of the move to legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona are marshalling arguments citing the dangers of using the drug and arguing that the push is being driven by the interests of industry insiders and not the general public.

Medical marijuana card carrier plans to sue GateWay Community College following expulsion

By John Breslin | Nov 7, 2019

A former student plans to sue a Phoenix community college in response to being expelled for violating the school's drug policy after testing positive for marijuana, which she takes to ease pain from a medical condition.