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Arizona Sonoran News

Ducey's 'Miracle Drug' could be costly

Ducey’s ‘Miracle Drug’ could be costly

Christianna Silva February 1, 2017
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.
Legislative roundup: Fast-paced finished to session

Legislative roundup: Fast-paced finished to session

Terry Wimmer April 3, 2015

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...

Legislative dreams buried in session's final days

Legislative dreams buried in session’s final days

Terry Wimmer March 31, 2015

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...

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Legislative roundup: Last call for bills

Terry Wimmer March 27, 2015

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...

Legislative roundup: Powdered alcohol, guns and secrecy

Legislative roundup: Powdered alcohol, guns and secrecy

Terry Wimmer March 20, 2015

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...

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