Fledgling pot program aids variety of Arizonans with pain

azcentral politics Follow: March 20, 2012 News  |   Sports  |   Money  |   Things To Do  |   Politics Fledgling pot program aids variety of Arizonans with pain Medical marijuana is being used to relieve pain by people of all ages and backgrounds - including the elderly, Baby Boomers and 20- to 30-somethings, according to new data from the Arizona Department of Health Services. Read this story AZ/DC blog Obama campaign memo slams 'Romney-Arizona Tea Party agenda' on women's issues In another sign of how much traction the Arizona Legislature's contraception bill is getting at the national level, President Barack Obama's re-election campaign ... Read this blog entry Russell Pearce to attempt return to state Senate Pearce, who authored the controversial immigration law Senate Bill 1070 and has since become a national spokesman for tough illegal immigration enforcement, announced his plan to run in the new Legislative District 25. Arizona gets low grade in corruption Arizona gets a D+ in a new report that ranks the states on their susceptibility to corruption. Contraception bill sponsor revising The sponsor of a bill that would allow employers to deny contraceptive coverage on religious grounds said she is working on amendments to clarify. Obama campaign slams AZ bill Arizona Politics • Democrats, GOP clash over bills vs. feds • Group urges registration for Latino voters • Abortion bill stirs debate on fetal pain • Astronomers say no to billboard light • Arizona Democrats select new leader • Bill aims fewer regulations, more red tape • Phoenix WWII memorial under way • When it comes to job creation, state draws line at porn • Cardon consultant was linked to scandal • Sen. Schapira criticizes lobbyist Herrod 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, exlusive 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! 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.