Arizona inmates exiting prison who have opioid addictions can now be part of a substance abuse program that utilizes the drug Vivitrol. While Gov. Ducey called it a “miracle drug,” some worry Vivitrol is an expensive, understudied quick fix to a much larger problem.
PHOENIX — The hours dragged on Thursday into the evening and then into the early morning Friday as lawmakers moved bill after bill to reach a historic — and chaotic — early finish to the legislative session. Sine die, Latin for “without day,” marks the end of the session for the Arizona Legislature, which is…
PHOENIX — Concealed weapons in buildings. Ending Common Core. No texting while driving. All dead this legislative session. These would-be bills joined many others that passed away either in the legislative chamber or by gubernatorial fiat. The first death began with a bill to put Arizona on Daylight Savings Time. After negative feedback, the sponsor…
PHOENIX — The Legislature is well into the homestretch with the goal to wrap up the session before Easter still in its sights. This led to busy days and long nights at the Capitol this week. Last call for bills The House and Senate Appropriations committees were the only committees to hold regular meetings this…
PHOENIX — The Legislature is on track to finish its business early this year with this week being the final one for most committee meetings. The goal for legislators is to wrap up the session in the next couple of weeks, but the House and Senate still saw new legislation introduced. Late changes Keeping with…
