A look at Arizona’s two ballot measures
Arizona voters will decide on taxing top earners to fund education and legalizing recreational marijuana.
Arizona voters to consider another recreational marijuana bill
The new bill has criminal justice elements not present in a similar bill that was narrowly defeated in 2016.
Pima County deputies seizing more fentanyl pills
The department's Border Interdiction Unit focuses on stopping smugglers on the county's interstates and highways.
Opioid busts on the rise at Arizona ports of entry
Port officials are also seeing more cases of drugs being smuggled by U.S. citizens.
News roundup: Biden picks Harris for VP, Pence visits Tucson, no UA football this fall
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 11.
Fentanyl deaths rising in Pima County
32 people have died so far this year.
Overdose prevention specialist speaks to UA students
"Understand that you are a person who is using drugs and I'm trying to keep you safe."
Some pushing for wider distribution of opioid-overdose antidote
With hundreds of overdoses so far this year, law enforcement and health workers are using naloxone to save lives.
Push to decriminalize clean needle exchanges in Arizona back in legislature
A discussion with Arizona Republic health reporter Stephanie Innes.
Diversion programs aimed at lowering drug-related incarcerations in Pima County
The county attorney's office says its approach is unique in Arizona.
How Pima County treats inmates with addiction, behavioral health issues
Lorraine Rivera toured the jail with correctional officers and health care staff.
Arizona House bill would set aside $1M for border cameras
Some members questioned whether bill crosses the line into federal border enforcement.
How green light might help pain sufferers wary of opioid addiction
A UA scientist is researching how the color green can be used to help manage chronic pain.
Novel or familiar: A conversation about drug addiction and the brain
Researchers are seeking a better understanding of compulsive behavior on a cellular level.
Arizona Spotlight Special: Arizona Addicted
Tearing down the stigma that surrounds opioid addiction with stories from Arizonans who have lived the experience, and found the road to recovery.
