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Kris Mayes Didn't Pass a Hemp Ban. She Issued One Anyway.

The Legislature would not hand hemp THC to licensed dispensaries. Mayes did it with a letter, a raid next door, and a $20,000-per-item threat. She wants another term.

Robert Miller • Sep 18, 10:50 AM

RightRightArgues Kris Mayes used an attorney general opinion, a raid timeline, and $20,000-per-item threats to hand hemp THC to licensed dispensaries that helped elect her, emptying smoke-shop aisles without a statute.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Right. Argues Kris Mayes used an attorney general opinion, a raid timeline, and $20,000-per-item threats to hand hemp THC to licensed dispensaries that helped elect her, emptying smoke-shop aisles without a statute.

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HHS Assistant Secretary to Testify on Hobbs’ Administration’s Delinquent Audit

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 18, 8:12 PM

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Household Inflation Slowed by More Than 40% Under Trump

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 18, 8:11 PM

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AZDPS Seeks to Identify Witness in Ongoing Vehicular Crimes Investigation

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 18, 8:11 PM

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ASU Faces Kansas in Big 12 Matchup on London’s Grandest Stage

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 18, 7:10 PM

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Arizona Supreme Court strengthens public records law in ruling against U of A

Destroying a public record after a member of the public requests it should land government agencies in legal trouble, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled today. Matthew Abraham, a former English professor at the University of Arizona, sued the Arizona Board of Regents after the university denied access to a list of...

Arizona Mirror • Sep 18, 6:30 PM

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Passyunk Avenue became Sun Devil Street ahead of the Union Jack Classic

LONDON: Before the inaugural Union Jack Classic, pre-game festivities were in full swing. Scores of Sun Devil fans made their way to Passyunk Avenue, the official ASU party spot for those who made the trip across the pond, or even for native London Sun Devils.

Cronkite News • Sep 18, 6:26 PM

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Andy Biggs revives Kari Lake’s push for cameras in Arizona classrooms to spot ‘woke’ teachers

Andy Biggs, the Republican nominee for Arizona governor, said last year that he would support putting cameras in public school classrooms so that parents can keep an eye on “woke” teachers. Experts say that doing so would put student safety and privacy at risk because, even if streaming camera feeds are meant for a...

Arizona Mirror • Sep 18, 5:28 PM

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Appeals court strikes down Trump policy of fast deportations to third countries

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court Friday struck down the Trump administration’s policy to quickly send noncitizens to countries they are not from, finding that immigrants must have an opportunity to challenge their removal if they fear for their safety. The decision largely upheld a Boston federal judge’s...

Arizona Mirror • Sep 18, 2:55 PM

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Judge says case challenging Trump’s anti-weaponization fund ‘still alive and kicking’

WASHINGTON — A federal judge told the Trump administration Friday a case against the Department of Justice’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund is “still alive and kicking.” The administration sought to dismiss the case brought against President Donald Trump’s negotiated settlement terms to drop his $10 billion...

Arizona Mirror • Sep 18, 12:57 PM

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Big test at Wembley: ASU faces Kansas in Big 12 matchup on London’s grandest stage

LONDON – Arizona State squares off with Kansas Saturday in the first-ever college football game at London’s Wembley Stadium to feature two FBS teams.

Cronkite News • Sep 18, 10:54 AM

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Ihsan Sacko’s golden boot chase afoot with Phoenix Rising in playoff hunt

PHOENIX – While the Phoenix Rising remain in a tight race for a spot in the USL’s Western Conference playoffs, forward Ihsan Sacko chases the golden boot.

Cronkite News • Sep 18, 10:53 AM

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Courts

Arizona races to stop prison health receivership at Supreme Court

Arizona raced to the Supreme Court to stop a federal receivership of prison healthcare set for Oct. 19, arguing progress and state sovereignty while conceding current shortfalls. A ruling on the emergency request has not been scheduled.

Lucia Ramirez • Sep 18, 10:03 AM

CenterCenterThe article provides a balanced account of Arizona's efforts to prevent federal receivership of prison healthcare, highlighting both the state's arguments for sovereignty and the ongoing issues with compliance.Estimated story lean · AI scan of the piece, not the publisherEstimated story lean Center. The article provides a balanced account of Arizona's efforts to prevent federal receivership of prison healthcare, highlighting both the state's arguments for sovereignty and the ongoing issues with compliance.