Officials: Drug trafficking fight must focus on demand

azcentral politics May 22, 2012 News  |   Sports  |   Money  |   Things To Do  |   Politics Officials: Drug trafficking fight must focus on demand Officials told a panel in Arizona that efforts to combat drug trafficking must include reducing demand for illegal drugs. Read this story Political Insider blog State loses lawsuit, must pay for briefs A federal judge today ruled that Arizona's refusal to pay for incontinence briefs for disabled adults violates Medicaid laws. U.S. District Judge A. Wallace ... Read this blog entry U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake files signatures for primary U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake filed more than 13,000 signatures with the state elections office Monday, the first Senate candidate to make the official move to get on the Aug. 28 ballot. • Carmona under fire from former boss Bennett reverses stance on endorsements Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett's involvement in Romney's campaign is a reversal of the stance he took while running for the office. • Bennett seeks verification of Obama's citizenship County budget gets tentative OK The county will enter its fifth consecutive year of no salary raises for its approximately 13,000 employees. A leaner budget is necessary to balance an estimated $52.5 million reduction in property-tax revenues, county officials said. Arizona Politics • Kavanaghs of Fountain Hills prize opportunity • Brewer veto of volunteerism bill shocks youth • Brewer considers third term • Voters to mull seven issues on Nov. ballot • Bennett seeks verification of Obama's citizenship • Cardon ad hits Flake on energy • Company picked to clear forest overgrowth • Mitchell wins tight Tempe mayoral race • District 6 rivals Quayle, Schweikert 'cordial' Are your public officials telling the truth? AZ Fact Check helps keep Arizona officials honest by rating the truthfulness of their political statements. Visit azfactcheck.com today. Subscribe now to the Arizona Republic and save Start saving with the best deals and bargains, exclusive to The Arizona Republic - it's value you can't afford to miss! Save up to 90% off on coupons and deals at DealChicken.com! Coupons and deals up to 90% off! We hatch local deals daily! Sign up today! My Account  |   Subscribe to other email newsletters.  |   Contact us   |   Unsubscribe © 2012 azcentral.com. All rights reserved. | Users of this site agree to the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights and Ad Choices Add azcentral@azcentral.com to your address book to ensure proper delivery of your newsletters.