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ARIZONA CHAPTER OF AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS OPPOSED TO PROPOSITION 203

PROPOSITION 203: Medical Marijuana Initiative has been before the voters in the past.  This initiative would allow stores throughout the state to sell marijuana to people, including kids, if they had a note from a provider stating that they need marijuana to treat pain. Also, a medical marijuana user could not be arrested for driving while [...]

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TERRY GODDARD OPPOSES PROPOSITION 203? ?

PHOENIX – Attorney General Terry Goddard joins Arizona’s sheriffs and county attorneys in urging Arizona voters to vote “no” on Proposition 203. ? Goddard agreed with the open letter from our elected county law enforcement officials that Proposition 203 would create a system to cultivate, sell and dispense marijuana completely outside of established regulatory system for [...]

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Governor Brewer Announces Opposition to Prop 203 – Medical Marijuana Initiative

PHOENIX – Arizona Governor Jan Brewer joined with County Sheriffs and County Attorneys from every single county in Arizona in opposition to Proposition 203, the so-called “Medical Marijuana” initiative. The Governor opposed the proposition saying it will require Arizona to establish a costly new regulatory scheme and user tracking system at a time when the [...]

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COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS TAKE STAND AGAINST PROPOSITION 203

The County Superintendents of Schools join the burgeoning list of Arizona law enforcement, political, business and community leaders opposing the initiative known as Prop 203.  Others opposed to Prop 203 include all 15 County Sheriffs, all 15 County Attorneys, the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police, Governor Jan Brewer, Attorney General Terry Goddard, Senator Jon Kyl, [...]

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Arizona Sheriffs and County Attorneys Unanimously Oppose Proposition 203

In an unprecedented show of unity, all 30 of Arizona’s elected county sheriffs and county attorneys from across the state have come together to take a stand against Proposition 203 in Arizona. Prop 203 seeks to legalize marijuana for “medical purposes.” As Arizona’s elected leaders in public safety, we have done the research and we [...]

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COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS OPPOSE PROP 203

PHOENIX – The Arizona Association of County School Superintendents (AACSS) has added its name to the list of those opposed to Proposition 203, which seeks to legalize marijuana for medical purposes.  Arizona’s 15 county school superintendents urge voters to vote “no” on Proposition 203, predicting serious consequences for schools and communities if it becomes law. [...]

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American Academy of Pediatrics – Az Chapter Urges No vote on 203

PROPOSITION 203:   Medical Marijuana Initiative also has been before the voters in the past.  This initiative would allow stores throughout the state to sell marijuana to people, including kids, if they had a note from a provider stating that they need marijuana to treat pain. Also, a medical marijuana user could not be arrested for [...]

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Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry Announces Opposition to Proposition 203

Chamber cites concerns over workplace, employer burdens PHOENIX – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry today announced its opposition to Proposition 203, the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act. The Chamber joins a growing list of groups and prominent individuals opposed to Proposition 203, including Sen. John McCain and Sen. Jon Kyl. “After a lengthy analysis [...]

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The Glaucoma Foundation warns patients of dangers of using marijuana.

BREAKING NEWS — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept 28, 2010 The Glaucoma Foundation warns patients of dangers of using marijuana. In their newsletter released late on Sept 27, 2010, the Glaucoma Foundation warned patients with glaucoma not to use marijuana. They specifically criticized efforts by pro-marijuana forces to use incomplete evidence in their quest to make [...]

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