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Arizona Medical Marijuana Question, Proposition 203 (2010)
|Voting on Marijuana
|Ballot Measures
|By state
|By year
|Not on ballot
- 1 Aftermath
- 2 Text of measure
- 3 Federal memorandum
- 4 Support
- 5 Opposition
- 6 Campaign contributions
- 7 Analysis and reports
- 8 Media endorsements
- 9 Polls
- 10 Possible litigation
- 11 Path to the ballot
- 12 Similar measures
- 13 See also
- 14 External links
- 15 Additional reading
- 16 References
- 17 Marijuana in 2010
Sponsors of the proposed initiative submitted their qualifying signatures to election officials in the state in April and on June 1, 2010, the Arizona Secretary of State qualified the measure. It was verified at the time that the effort had collected enough signatures for ballot access. The Arizona Medical Marijuana Policy Project was the main sponsor of the measure. Arizona became the 15th state to legalize the use of medical marijuana with the passage of the amendment.[2][3]
The proposition allowed residents in the state with specific medical conditions to be treated with certain amounts of marijuana for personal use. According to the provisions of the initiative, the Arizona Department of Health Services would be put in charge of regulating the sale and use of medical marijuana. The measure allowed qualified patients and caregivers to purchase the drug from specific, closely watched clinics. Patients would be protected from arrest and prosecution for using the plant for medicinal purposes.
Employers would also not be allowed to discriminate in hiring employees, as well as terminating employment against registered cardholders. However, the measure did not allow workers to be on the medicine while on the job[4][5]
Strict rules were proposed for the approved measure, relating to potential users and precribers of medical marijuana in the state. According to a Washington Post report, estimates stated that only 20,000 patients would be eligible to use medical marijuana, under the previously mentioned stricter rules. Will Humble, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services stated, "We figured hey, if we put some true checks and balances in this system, we can actually make this a medical marijuana program and not a recreational marijuana program."[6]
Proposed tax
Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne was one of the opponents of the passage of the measure, however, Horne called for medical marijuana to be taxed. According to reports, state tax collectors plan to tax medical marijuana since it is not a prescribed medicine. State law exempts prescriptions from being taxed, but marijuana would be sold to patients with "certification" from doctors, not with a prescription. According to Anthony Forschino, spokesman for the state Department of Revenue: "It's not a prescription. It's a written certification. It would just be a retail sale, like buying something off the shelf or over the counter." Horne stated that the tax could bring in about $40 million a year to the state.[7]
Rules governing medical marijuana released
On March 28, 2011, the Arizona Department of Health Services released rules on who can grow, distribute and consume the cannabis plant for medical use. The specifics of the rules governing the procedures surrounding medical marijuana are as follows:
- Effective date that the rules are to be put into effect is April 14, 2011.
- In order to receive a patient registry identification card, the department listed medical conditions the patient must have. In addition, a physician must diagnose the patient with that specific condition. This list included, in the first of the five conditions listed, cancer, glaucoma, HIV, AIDS, and hepatitis C. In all, there were 14 medical conditions listed.
- To renew an identification card, the must submit request, among other information, to the department 30 calendar days before the expiration of their current identification card.
- Dispensaries can begin applying for certificates on June 1, 2011, and the department will accept those applications for thirty days after that date.
- Smoking medical marijuana by a patient in public places is prohibited.
- An employer can't discriminate against a qualifying medical marijuana patient.
To read more of these rules, visit this document, provided by the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Governor of Arizona Jan Brewer announced that the state would file a lawsuit in federal court by May 27, 2011 in order to clarify that the medical marijuana law was indeed legal. According to reports, the lawsuit was in response to U.S. Attorney for Arizona Dennis Burke, who claimed in a letter to state health officials that the cultivation, sale and distribution of marijuana was against federal law.
According to the letter, Burke stated that he would "vigorously prosecute individuals and organizations that participate in unlawful manufacturing, distribution and marketing activity involving marijuana, even if such activities are permitted under state law."
Brewer said in a statement regarding the lawsuit that would be filed: "I won't stand aside while state employees and average Arizonans acting in good faith are unwittingly put at risk. In light of the explicit warnings on this issue offered by Arizona's U.S. Attorney, as well as many other federal prosecutors, clarity and judicial direction are in order."
Lawsuit dropped, medical marijuana enforced
Jan Brewer dropped her lawsuit during the early part of January 2012, and stated that she would allow state health officials to start the process for licensing dispensaries. However, because of a pending lawsuit, in which potential dispensary owner Gerald Gaines sued due to allegations that the governor failed to fully implement the law, Brewer stated she would not allow workers to issue licenses until the legal challenge was settled.[8]
Controversial bill
A bill was crafted during 2012 state legislative session that would deny medical marijuana to college students in the state. The proposal, House Bill 2349, would make it illegal to use and possess marijuana on the campus of any public or private college. The legislation was proposed by State Rep. Amanda Reeve, who stated: "They're not going to be able to use or possess marijuana on campus. That's how we deal with the issue so we can stay in compliance' with federal laws."
On the other hand, Joe Yuhas, spokesman for the Arizona Medical Marijuana Association, stated: "This is an attack on patients ... who are abiding by state law."[9]
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title that Arizona voters saw read as follows:[10]
A "yes" vote shall have the effect of authorizing the use of marijuana for people with debilitating medical conditions who obtain a written certification from a physician and establishing a regulatory system governed by the Arizona Department of Health Services for establishing and licensing medical marijuana dispensaries.
A "no" vote shall have the effect of retaining current law regarding the use of marijuana.
Short title
The short title of the measure, according to the Arizona Secretary of State's website, read as follows:[11]
The Arizona Medical Marijuana Act protects terminally or seriously ill patients from state prosecution for using limited amounts of marijuana on their doctor's recommendation. Qualifying patients who register with the Arizona Department of Health Services will obtain marijuana from nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries regulated by ADHS. Private cultivation will be allowed by ADHS only when no dispensary is available. The Act is self-funding and establishes safeguards: registration cards; fingerprinting of caregivers and dispensary personnel to exclude drug and violent felons; strict security, recordkeeping and oversight requirements; inspection of dispensaries; restrictions on number and location of dispensaries; and providing penalties.
Summary of initiative
The summary of the initiative, as provided by the Arizona Secretary of State's website, was:
- The Arizona Medical Marijuana Act protects terminally or seriously ill patients from state prosecution for using limited amounts of marijuana on their doctor's recommendation. Qualifying patients who register with the Arizona Department of Health Services will obtain marijuana from nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries regulated by ADHS. Private cultivation will be allowed by ADHS only when no dispensary is available. The Act is self-funding and establishes safeguards: registration cards; fingerprinting of caregivers and dispensary personnel to exclude drug and violent felons; strict security, record keeping and oversight requirements; inspection of dispensaries; restrictions on number and location of dispensaries; and providing penalties.[12]
Federal memorandum
|Marijuana on the ballot in 2010
On October 19, 2009 Deputy U.S. Attorney General David Ogden issued a memorandum to federal prosecutors in states that allowed for the use of medical marijuana. The memo said that federal resources should not be focused on "individuals whose actions are in clear and unambiguous compliance with existing state laws providing for the medical use of marijuana."[13]
In light of the recent news, Myers said, "This is the most important event that has happened in the medical-marijuana movement in the last 30 years." Additionally, Myers noted that the federal memorandum will help alleviate concerns for participants and dispensary operators.[14]
- The Arizona Medical Marijuana Policy Project filed the petition with the Secretary of State's Office on November 23, 2009, which listed Diane Manchester as the official chairman of the organization. Manchester was a former civilian employee of the Phoenix Police Department who retired on disability. She turned to medical marijuana in order to help her cope with pain that resulted from her multiple sclerosis. She took her place as chairman due to the growing fear, at the time, among medical marijuana patients that they might be arrested. According to Manchester: "I am so prone to being scared, and it's terrible. I want to stop the fear of the people who need it (marijuana). I am so tired of not being able to tell the truth. I know when my name and picture are out there people are going to know me. And that's okay."[15]
- Heather Torgerson, chair of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Policy Project, stated that she wrote a college paper against the use of medical marijuana. She changed her stance because she stated the reason for her survival of brain cancer was the use of the drug. She stated that chemotherapy and radiation caused her to experience nausea and fatigue, but when she used marijuana, her appetite returned quickly. Torgerson commented about the drug, "I owe my life to it."[16]
- The Pima County Democratic Party recommended a 'yes' vote on the measure.[17]
- According to supporters, other steps were taken to ensure that the distribution of medical marijuana would be distributed in a strictly regulated way.
- Supporters further stated that people who were diagnosed with cancer, AIDs, HIV, Alzheimer's, Hepatitis C and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis would benefit from the measure.
- According to Andrew Myers, of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Policy Project, "There are doctors all over Arizona already that are recommending marijuana to their patients, but they're doing it in an extra-legal manner. And we're putting patients who are doing nothing but following a doctor's advice at risk for felony prosecution."[18]
- Myers went on to argue, "This takes a piece of the market away from the drug cartels and gives patients a safe, legal alternative. There is abuse in any system when you are talking about controlled substances. The good news with marijuana is that you can't overdose on it. It's not physiologically addictive like painkillers."[5]
Controversies, stories and passage preparations
- Supporters of the initiative pointed to an incident in Michigan where a worker was fired by Wal-Mart Inc. under its anti-drug policy. The worker had been legally prescribed marijuana to help treat pain from sinus cancer, but was not exempt from the policy. The firing shed light on the initiative, which supporters say would stop incidents like the one in Michigan due to the provisions in the proposed measure that would prevent workers from being fired if under medical marijuana treatment.[19]
- Joseph Casias, of Battle Creek, Michigan, was fired in November 2009 after he was drug tested in a usual screening when he sprained his knee on the job.[20]
- According to a Yuma Sun editorial, which commented on the situation in Michigan and the initiative in Arizona, "Even if the marijuana is for medical purposes, it could impair the worker. Employers need to have some way to deal with this potential problem so they can maintain safe workplaces if the use of medical marijuana is allowed."[21]
- A report was given by KVOA in Tucson, highlighting a man who was dependent on the cannabis plant to alleviate his pain. Tom Maza used the drug for 30 years and stated that he was hoping for the passage of Proposition 203. According to Maza, "It would change my life dramatically with just the medical aspect of it being legalized, because as a person who is diagnosed with HIV in 1985 back when there wasn't a single pill for that, it was something at that time that just kept me going...Marijuana has by its ability to open up vascular blood vessels, it makes it go away basically and keeps it away."[22]
- The Pima County Board of Supervisors began their preparations for the passage of the amendment. Although the report stating this did not give light as to what side the board was taking with this issue, it did state that the board gave approval to initiate the creation of a zoning code for medical marijuana facilities and dispensaries. The board voted 5-0 to begin this process. According to supervisor Sharon Bronson, "Should this initiative pass we'll at least be more prepared than those in California and Colorado."[23]
- There were claims in the state that medical marijuana, if the measure passed, would be sold on mobile "cannabis caravans."However, supporters of the measure stated that the law would be carefully monitored, more so than similar measures that were passed in other states. According to Andrew Myers, of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Policy Project, "It is a very detailed and well-regulated piece of legislation. Prop. 203 is entirely unique. We do an excellent job of limiting the medical marijuana, and restricting who can sell it."[5]
Legislative action
The Arizona Legislature had planned to debate whether to tax the possible marijuana law. If the proposal was approved by voters in the November 2010 election (which it was) Senator Jorge Luis Garcia wanted to tax the marijuana that would be subsequently sold under the act. According to reports, an analysis by the legislative budget staff, which was nonpartisan, stated that a medical marijuana tax had the potential to rake in approximately $1 million for the state's General Fund in 2012. The Arizona State Senate approved of the tax on March 26, 2010 with a vote of 17-12. However, no further action was taken.[24][25][26][27]
Campaigns, events and strategies
- On April 20, 2010, medical marijuana activists marched through Safford, Arizona in favor of the medical marijuana measure. One activists, Jerry Benson, told a local newspaper that he wouldn't be alive if it weren't for the cannabis plant. According to Benson, he was prescribed drugs that did damage to his liver and deteriorated his health, at which point doctors gave him only 90 days to live. Benson stated he stopped using the prescribed drugs and started to smoke marijuana, which lead to him living a longer and healthier life. Charles Gilbert, activist and user, stated during the march that marijuana was more effective in alleviating his pain than other prescribed drugs.[28]
- At a debate hosted by Cox Communications and Gateway Community College on September 22, 2010, all ten measures on the November ballot in Arizona were argued for and against by both sides of the issues. Proposition 203 was discussed, to where Andrew Myers, of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Policy Project, argued about the measure, "Proposition 203 will allow patients safe, legal and reliable access to medication that for many can be life-saving."[29]
- The main opposition to the measure was Keep AZ Drug Free. According to Carolyn Short, chairwoman of the group, the measure wasn't just about medical marijuana, but about the protection of marijuana users. According to Short, "Saying that this is for medicine for sick people is an absolute smokescreen." Short also pointed out that the law allowed for 2.5 ounces, which was more than what one person could smoke in two weeks. Short stated, "What happens to the excess? I think we know what happens to the excess."[30]
- Governor of Arizona Jan Brewer stated opposition to legalizing medical marijuana. She argued, "Almost all marijuana recommendations come from a few doctors (who) for, say, $150, will prescribe pot to nearly anyone." She also claimed that although people would benefit from the medicine, that "compassion will quickly turn to capitalism."[31]
- Max Fose, a Phoenix political consultant, created a campaign against the idea of a medical marijuana tax called "Stop the Pot." The campaign donated $2,5000 towards defeated the proposed ballot initiative.
- The Journey Healing Centers, a drug rehabilitation organization, stated their opposition to the measure.[32]
- Dough Hebert planned to launch a campaign against Proposition 203. According to Hebert, "It's really not about medical marijuana it's about decriminalization, and tying up the hands of the police, the prosecutors, and the courts...We're going to have actually be plagued with indoor groves around the state of Arizona, because most of Arizona is rural area."[27]
- Carolyn Short, chairperson of the Keep AZ Drug Free anti-203 campaign, the measure was not what supporters were making it out to be. Short stated, "This is not about medicine. It is a backdoor route to legalization. This gives marijuana users unprecedented protections...It is a disaster for employers, which is why the Arizona Chamber of Commerce is supporting our efforts"[5]
- Tim Carter, Yavapai County School Superintendent, claimed in an editorial, "In my opinion, Prop 203 will negatively impact the health and safety of our students, our schools, and our communities. Children and young adults will be allowed to have "medical" marijuana cards and schools may not refuse to enroll them! Prop 203 specifically allows children (with parental permission) to get marijuana cards. Children who are marijuana cardholders will be allowed to smoke before, during lunch breaks off campus and after school. (500 feet away from the school)".[33]
- Linda Turley-Hansen, syndicated columnist and former Phoenix TV anchor, advised a 'no' vote on the measure in an editorial revealing her recommendations for all the propositions on the November 2010 ballot.[34]
- State Senator Ron Gould and State Representative Nancy G. McLain both voiced their opposition to the measure.[35]
- The Tuscon Chamber of Commerce recommended a 'no' vote on the measure in an editorial.[36]
Arguments that were made against the measure include:
- According to the Stop the Pot official website, the campaign formed in order to inform Arizona voters of the negative affects of legalizing medical marijuana. Also included on the site was the concern over the credibility of the Medical Marijuana Policy Project, which was the major funding source of the circulating initiative.
- According to the website, when citing the negative affects, "Users will be able to smoke over 200 joints every 14 days. 200 joints a person is a lot of drugs on our streets, in our neighborhoods and around our children."
- Another phrase found on the website stated, "Help keep drugs out of our neighborhoods and away from our children."Not only does the site refer to the amount of drugs being sold, but also the dispensaries that would sell those drugs...Do you want a pot shop in your neighborhood?"[37][38]
- The measure could result in lawsuits to solve the legal questions surrounding the issue of medical marijuana, and its legalization. Drug Free America Executive Director Calvina Fay pointed out that legal issues arose in California due to the legalization of medical marijuana.[39]
- Carol West of the League of Women Voters, in an editorial published in Inside Tucson Business, stated that the measure should be passed. West wrote, "While the proposition attempts to regulate drug use so it is not out of control, it is difficult to effectively regulate marijuana because the dosage can't be accurately measured or regulated. There is also the potential for fraud and abuse...Other states that have legalized medical marijuana have had a difficult time regulating its use. This is a time for Arizonans to resist a trend and vote no on Proposition 203."[40]
- Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk stated in an editorial published by the Prescott News, "I have done the research. As a parent and concerned citizen, I will be voting "no" on Proposition 203. I recommend that each voter do their own review and suspect that many will come to the same conclusion. Consider these statistics from states who have adopted laws to "decriminalize marijuana for terminally ill patients": 97-98% of medical marijuana cardholders are aged 17 to 35 and suffer from "chronic pain" while only 2-3% of cardholders suffer from cancer, glaucoma, HIV and other debilitating illnesses. Under proposition 203, a "cardholder" is entitled to 2.5 ounces of marijuana every two weeks amounting to 140 marijuana joints (10 joints per day). These large amounts of unmonitored and unregulated marijuana are grown, harvested and consumed in the community."[41]
Campaigning and events
- According to reports, MATForce, which was the Yavapai County Substance Abuse coalition, offered an educational presentation on the measure, informing voters of the impacts that the proposal could have. The measure was dissected by Douglas Hebert. Hebert, a board member of the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, was a former Phoenix DEA Assistant Special Agent.[42]
- At a debate hosted by Cox Communications and Gateway Community College on September 22,2010, all ten measures on the November ballot in Arizona were argued for and against by both sides of the issues. Proposition 203 was discussed, to where Bill Montgomery, argued about the measure, "A toothache could get you a recommendation for marijuana, a bad back, lumbago, wearing high heels all day." The comment from Montgomery was a rebuttal to Prop. 203 proponent Andrew Myers and his statements in favor of the measure.[29]
Campaign contributions
Groups or individuals that donated to the campaign for the measure and the amount they donated are shown in the table below:[43]
|Cox Communications
|Marijuana Policy Project
|Marijuana Policy Project
|Campaign Communications, Inc.
|Marijuana Policy Project
|Marijuana Policy Project
|Campaign Communications, Inc.
|J & R Graphics and Printing, LLC
|Jerome Hirsch
|TKM Trust
|Lucid Holdings LLC
|Transportation Reload LLC
|Patric Allan
|Shane Howell
|Ken Kulow
|Heavy T and Little D
- The following is the amount contributed to the campaign against the measure.[44]
|Arizona Cardinals
|Wharton and Wadas
|The Symington Group
|Stop the Pot
|Eric Wnuck
|Eric Wnuck
|Carolyn Short
|Short, Carolyn
|Arizona Secretary of State
|Istock International
|Patricia Wharton
|Matthew Wharton
|Fed Ex Kinko's
Analysis and reports
Legislative council analysis
A legislative council analysis was performed on the measure and published in the Arizona Secretary of State's Publicity Pamphlet. The analysis was lengthy and impartial, and can be read here.[10]
Fiscal legislative budget analysis
According to a required fiscal legislative budget analysis conducted regarding the measure, at the time, it was found that approximately 66,000 Arizona residents would be able to register under the proposed medical marijuana program. The analysis, performed by the Legislature's budget staff, stated that 39,600 patients would register and that 26,400 approved caregivers would have the projected 66,000 patients by the 2012-2013 fiscal year, the year full implementation the proposal would take effect.[45]
The report also stated that the calculating costs of the measure would be covered by fees, civil penalties and donations. According to reports, the analysis was based on the existing medical marijuana program in the state of Colorado.
Media endorsements
- The Arizona Daily Star supported Proposition 203, saying, "Would allow people with specific conditions, such as cancer, who have a doctor's prescription to legally buy and use specific amounts of marijuana for medicinal purposes."[46]
- The Desert Lamp stated in an editorial about the measure: "This measure allows sale of marijuana to patients to be regulated by the state, and patients would be allowed to have controlled amounts of the substance without fear of being cited for possession. Even leaving aside the foolishness of the heavy regulations on marijuana and similar substances, this measure is just what we've been needing."[47]
- Goldwater State was for the measure, stating, "If on the other hand you support inexpensive and relatively safe treatment of a number of conditions, if you believe that the ill should not be punished for seeking treatment and that marginal increase in recreational use is far outweighed by this, then vote "yes"."[48]
- The Arizona Republic was opposed, saying, "This proposition is a dishonest attempt to nudge the state toward legalization of marijuana. And it saddles the DHS with start-up costs even though the department's general-fund budget has been cut by nearly 50 percent since fiscal 2008. More cuts are likely next year."[49]
- The East Valley Tribune recommended a 'no' vote on the measure, stating, "Look at states like Colorado, Montana and California, where medical marijuana laws are widely abused (essentially legalizing the drug) and crime has risen sharply around centers that distribute the drug. Marijuana also is considered a "gateway" to more serious drugs. This proposition is bad medicine."[50]
- The Yuma Sun was against the measure, writing, "Make no mistake; we support the idea of allowing medical use of marijuana. There are legitimate justifications for it. But clear protections for businesses and private property owners need to be included, and this proposition does not do that to our satisfaction."[51]
- See also: Polls, 2010 ballot measures
- A poll conducted by Rocky Mountain surveying 555 registered voters in the state showed that 54 percent supported the measure. The poll was conducted during October 1-10, 2010 and had a margin of error of 4.2 percentage points.[52]
|Date of Poll
|In favor
|Number polled
|October 1-10, 2010
|Rocky Mountain Poll
Possible litigation
According to reports, there could be possible litigation. The aspect of the initiative that was under concern was the provision that stated that employers cannot hire, fire and discipline residents who were considered holders of medical marijuana cards. According to Arizona attorney Don Johnsen, state law did not mandate that employers and companies accommodate medical marijuana patients that were employees, or potential employees of the company. According to Johnsen, "This ballot initiative obviously would reverse that." However, there could be challenges to this provision if the measure is passed. Johnsen later stated, "One doctor may say, 'Yeah, based on these facts, in my professional opinion this person was impaired or under the influence.' In another case, a doctor might reach a different conclusion."
The main problem of the provision, according to another Arizona attorney, David Selden, was that a level of impairment on the job due to marijuana usage would be difficult to find out. According to Selden, "Unlike alcohol testing, drug testing doesn't measure the current level of impairment." Selden also stated that basically the most probable way for an employer to fire an employee were to either catch him or her smoking the drug or possessing it while working.
Andrew Myers, who was the campaign manager for the group that spearheaded the initiative, agreed with the assessment that many legal challenges could arise. Myers stated, "Ultimately, we are not able to draft legislation that is going to account for all the situations that are going to come up."[53]
Path to the ballot
In September 2009, according to group manager Andrew Myers, the group collected about 125,000 signatures. The petition drive deadline to submit signatures for 2010 ballot consideration was July 1, 2010. The petition drive effort must have collected at least 153,364 signatures since it was a proposed state statute. According to Myers: "This is going incredibly well and better than I would have anticipated". In October 2009, Myers reported that the group had already collected the required signatures and planned to gather another 100,000 between October and February 2010.
According to reports, on April 14, 2010, petition organizers turned in about 250,000 signatures to the Arizona Secretary of State, significantly more than the 153,364 required in order to placed on the ballot. Andrew Myers, who was the campaign manager for the Arizona Medical Marijuana Policy Project, stated, "We are proud to turn in these signatures today on behalf of the thousands of patients in Arizona who will benefit from this law once it is enacted." The Arizona Secretary of State verified that enough signatures were collected on June 1, 2010, sending the measure to the 2010 ballot.[14][4][54][55][2]
Similar measures
Marijuana-related ballot measures voted on previously by Arizonans include:
- Proposition 200 in 1996: Allowed doctors to prescribe drugs to seriously and terminally ill patients. The measure's significant provisions were later repealed by the Arizona Legislature.
- Proposition 300 and Proposition 301 in 1998: The repeals by the Legislature were overturned in yet another citizen vote, but wording of the measure required a written prescription, allowing the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to threaten to revoke prescription-writing priveleges of doctors who wrote medical marijuana prescriptions.
- Proposition 203 in 2002: An initiative failed that would have allowed a written recommendation by a doctor sufficient enough to obtain medical marijuana.
See also
External links
- Arizona Medical Marijuana Policy Project Official Website
- Arizona Secretary of State Official Website
- November Ballot Picture Shaping Up To Be Historic in the Struggle To End Marijuana Prohibition
- Medical marijuana proposition stirs spirited debate
Additional reading
Government documents
- World Magazine,"2010 Preview: Ballot initiatives are a way for citizens to settle an issue directly without state legislatures," January 16, 2010
- National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws,"2010 Will Be Even Better Than 2009 For Marijuana Advocates," December 13, 2009
- Medical Marijuana on Arizona Ballot?
- November Ballot Picture Shaping Up To Be Historic in the Struggle To End Marijuana Prohibition
- Arizona voters to vote on medical marijuana
- Arizona medical-marijuana law likely to test workplace regulations
- ↑ CNN.com, "Arizona voters approve medical marijuana measure", November 12, 2010
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Arizona Republic, "Arizona will vote on medical marijuana", June 2, 2010
- ↑ Arizona Daily Sun, "Prop. 203 sets medical marijuana on right legal, financial paths", October 1, 2010
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Arizona Capitol Times, "125,000 have signed Arizona's medical pot petition", September 24, 2009
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Arizona Daily Star, "Prop. 203: Foes use 'cannabis caravan' scare", October 2, 2010
- ↑ Test Country.com, "Strict Regulations for Medical Marijuana", December 18, 2010
- ↑ Arizona Republic, "Arizona AG wants to tax medical pot", January 26, 2011
- ↑ Arizona Republic, "Judge to Brewer: Follow voters' will, proceed on pot dispensaries", January 19, 2012
- ↑ Verde News, "AZ lawmakers craft bill to deny medical marijuana to college students", February 2, 2012
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Arizona Secretary of State, "Publicity Pamphlet", Retrieved September 21, 2010
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2010 General Election:Ballot measures"
- ↑ Secretary of State, "Application", May 15, 2009
- ↑ The New York Times,"U.S. Won't Prosecute in States That Allow Medical Marijuana," October 19, 2009
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 The Arizona Republic,"Medical-pot rule may impact Ariz. initiative," October 20, 2009
- ↑ Arizona Capital Times, "Former Phoenix police employee takes helm of medical marijuana initiative", November 30, 2009
- ↑ Kingman Daily Miner, "Ailing Arizonans would benefit from medical marijuana", September 22, 2010
- ↑ Blog For Arizona, "PCDP Ballot Measure Recommendations", Retrieved October 18, 2010
- ↑ MyFoxPhoenix.com, "Could Medical Marijuana Soon Be Legal in Arizona?", January 13, 2010
- ↑ Yuma Sun, "Marijuana for medical uses can still impair", March 21, 2010
- ↑ Fox News, "Wal-Mart 'Sympathetic' to Man Fired for Using Medical Pot, but Won't Rehire Him", March 17, 2010
- ↑ Yuma Sun, "Marijuana for medical uses can still impair", March 21, 2010
- ↑ KVOA.com, "Medical marijuana on November ballot", August 25, 2010
- ↑ Arizona Daily Star, "Supervisors move on county zoning rules for medical pot", September 7, 2010
- ↑ CNBC, "Ariz. Senate to decide whether to tax marijuana", March 25, 2010
- ↑ Arizona Capital Times, "Senate OKs medical marijuana tax", March 25, 2010
- ↑ Join Together, "Ariz. Legislature Mulls Medical Marijuana Ballot Initiative", March 30, 2010
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 MyFoxPhoenix.com, "Prop 203: Details on Push to Legalize Medical Marijuana", July 13, 2010
- ↑ Easter Arizona Courier, "Medical marijuana activists march in Downtown Safford", April 25, 2010
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 ABC15, "Voters voice questions over November ballot measures", September 23, 2010
- ↑ Tuscon Sentinel, "Supporters: Ailing Arizonans would benefit from medical marijuana", September 20, 2010
- ↑ East Valley Tribune, "Brewer wants voters to reject medical marijuana proposition", October 21, 2010
- ↑ PRWeb, "Journey Healing Centers Opposes Medical Marijuana Proposition", June 2, 2010
- ↑ The Bugle, "My Turn: PROP 203 negatively impacts schools", October 9, 2010
- ↑ East Valley Tribune, "Voters: Awaken and prepare for heavy-duty ballot propositions", October 10, 2010
- ↑ Kingman Daily Miner, "Officials sound off on upcoming propositions", October 14, 2010
- ↑ Inside Tuscon Business, "Pro-business endorsements from Tucson chamber of commerce", October 22, 2010
- ↑ Stop the Pot, "Home Page"
- ↑ Yuma Sun, "Phoenix political consultant takes aim at medical pot", April 4, 2010
- ↑ Arizona Journal, "Medical Marijuana Question Will Be On November Ballot", June 16, 2010
- ↑ Inside Tuscon Business, "Resist temptation, vote 'no' to legalize medical marijuana", September 10, 2010
- ↑ Prescott News, "Consider Prop 203 Carefully Before Voting", September 29, 2010
- ↑ Prescott News, "Learn the Facts about the AZ Medical Marijuana Initiative", July 19, 2010
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Notifications of Contributions to Ballot Measure Committees"
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Proposition 203", Retrieved October 25, 2010
- ↑ CNBC, "Arizona medical marijuana signups projected at 66K", July 12, 2010
- ↑ Arizona Daily Star, "The Star's recommendations on state, local propositions", October 28, 2010
- ↑ Desert Lamp, "The Desert Lamp's Ballot Proposition Endorsements", October 20, 2010
- ↑ Goldwater State, "For decency's sake, vote "yes" on Prop. 203", November 1, 2010
- ↑ Arizona Republic, "Voters should reject push for 'medical' pot", October 14, 2010
- ↑ East Valley Tribune, "Endorsements: Ballot propositions", October 24, 2010
- ↑ Yuma Sun, "Marijuana prop has flaw which prevents support", October 14, 2010
- ↑ Arizona Republic, "Poll: 3 of 10 propositions have support", October 14, 2010
- ↑ Arizona Republic, "Medical-pot measure to limit some firings", April 1, 2010
- ↑ Verde Independent, "Medical marijuana law returning to Arizona ballot", March 23, 2010
- ↑ Opposing Views, "Medical Marijuana Expected to Qualify for Arizona Ballot", April 14, 2010
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John Fogerty is intent on carving a legacy as the king of longevity. For it wasn't all that long ago that Forgerty appeared to be fading fast from the music scene, but a revival (literally, since it was the title of his 2007 album) has this California native riding high once again.
Forgery has certainly kept himself busy, especially since "Revival" debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200 chart back on October 2, 2007. In fact, a list of his more notable accomplishments happens to read like a Who's Who, thanks to all the superstars Fogerty has collaborated with. They include (in no particular order), the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley, Timothy B. Schmit, and whole host of others.
The 'others' we're referring to were happy to lend a hand (and their voice) to Fogerty's "Wrote a Song for Everyone" in 2011, chich was released on Vanguard Records on May 28, 2013 – which just happened to be Fogerty's 68th birthday. The album is a collection of some of his biggest hits performed with today's biggest stars, including Keith Urban, Kid Rock, My Morning Jacket, Jennifer Hudson, Miranda Lambert, Alan Jackson, and more.
On September 7, 2013 Fogerty sat in with rock band Widespread Panic at the inaugural Lockn'Festival in Arrington, Virginia. They played hits like "Born on the Bayou," "Bad Moon Rising," "Mystic Highway," "The Old Man Down the Road," "Fortunate Son," and more.
Forgery recently penned his own memoirs, with a book expected to be released in 2014. An audiobook version is also planned, narrated by Fogerty himself.
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Rock and roll legend John Fogerty has become legendary for the energy and genuineness he gives his live shows. On stage, way more than via the recorded product, his music comes across with the American roots, Southern-style authenticity that he intends it to contain when he writes some of rock's most memorable songs. As a founding member of the Southern roots rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, along with his younger brother Tom Fogerty, John Fogerty composed most of the band's biggest hits, including 'Proud Mary,' 'Born on the Bayou,' 'Green River,' 'Bad Moon Rising,' 'Fortunate Son,' 'Down on the Corner,' 'Lookin' Out My Back Door,' and 'Who'll Stop the Rain.' But as successful as Creedence Clearwater Revival was, it's as a solo artist that John Fogerty has really shone. After the breakup of the band in 1973, Fogerty embarked on his solo career, at first as mostly a country act, and though he had some successes, such as the single 'Rockin' All Over the World,' over all sales were slim. That is, until 1985, when Fogerty released his album Centerfield and had huge comeback success with 'The Old Man Down the Road,' and especially the title track, a favorite among baseball fans. Fogerty's next album, Eye of the Zombie was not as successful, and he faded from the music scene for a while, rediscovering his southern roots. Fogerty stormed back again in 1997 with the release of Blue Moon Swamp and has recorded four more albums since. But it's always been his live shows that showcase his electrifying talent as a performer, and John Fogerty tickets** are a chance to see one of the best on stage.
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Former Creedence Clearwater Revival lead singer and formidable solo artist in his own right John Fogerty is feeling reminiscent. He's just decided to hit the road for his "1969" world tour, in which he'll play material released that very same year, including CCR's Bayou Country, Green River, and Willy and the Poor Boys. He's only…Read more
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Staying in the ecolodge of Hotel Villas Rio Mar is the best option to visit Dominical and Uvita, doing ecotourism and respecting the concept of sustainability.
Hotel resort Villas Rio Mar is located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. With its natural richness, is the first country engaged in sustainable tourism and ecotourism. Then, the objective of the hotel resort Villas Rio Mar is to respect the values of sustainable tourism offering you ecolodges in Dominical and ecotours in Costa Rica.
Concept of Sustainability
In 1997, the CST (Certification for Sustainable Tourism) defined Sustainable Tourism as "a model for development, raises the need to satisfy the requirements of today's society without compromising the right of future generations to meet their needs. This means that the development of a country cannot be based on overexploitation of resources (natural, cultural, social, etc.) to meet the needs of this population (food, housing, health, employment,…), because these resources are the only platform with which future generations have of this country to meet their own needs.
What is 100% Responsible Tourism?
Sustainable tourism development should be seen as balanced interaction in the proper use of natural and cultural resources, improving the quality of community life and economic success of companies, which also contributes to national development.
Ecotourism in Hotel Resort Villas Rio Mar in Dominical, Costa Rica!
As you probably already know, Hotel resort Villas Río Mar has been working with Certification for sustainable Tourism (CST) for already 4 years to preserve the beautiful nature of Dominical.. Thus, the hotel resort has the 4 levels of CST, earned thanks to a series of sustainable policies to guarantee the bests ecolodges and ecotours in Costa Rica.
The sustainable certification is divided in 4 environments, with different practices for each.
Physio-Biological environment
Evaluate the negative impacts the company's operations can cause
Encourage customers to visit protected areas
Inform about climate changes
Have a monitor of water and energy consumption
Manage wastes
Politic of service environment
Establish politics, vision and mission
Train the staff
Consumer friendly environmental products
Use friendly environmental cleaning products
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External customer environment
Inform customers about the place and actions made
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Socioeconomic environment
Hire people from the community and the area
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How can you act for sustainable tourism?
Reserve in a hotel or ecolodge which respects the sustainable tourism values, travel with a responsible attitude and contact us to participate in sustainable programs such as carbon compensation, donation to National Parks such as Corcovado. During the tours and activities, respect the following recommendations:
1. Do not leave trash in the walk path or in the visited areas
2. Do not consume alcoholic drinks within protected areas
3. Do not feed the animals seen during the tour
4. Do not extract, flowers of national parks, reserve our private area
5. Always stay on the walk path set up for hiking
6. If possible, be quiet to not disturb the natural habitat of resident animals of the place
7. Do not use the flash of the camera when taking animals in picture to not afraid, disorient them or disturb them
8. During aquatic activities do not touch the fishes or take out from water sea stars
9. During lunch time, collect your own trashes and give it to the guide
10. It is not allowed to do bonfire or fires within the wild protected areas
11. Save water in the installations of national parks, reserves, refuges or private areas
12. When you are using bathrooms, throw the paper in the container.
13. Bring your own bottle of water and fill it in the installations of visits areas or tour operator


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Customized Willys Jeep Wagon is the Region's New "Automotive Mascot"
What do you get when a "gearhead" sales and marketing pro moves to the Truckee Meadows from the "Motor City" to head up the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority? A customized 1951 Willys Jeep four-wheel drive Station Wagon that will represent the region – and promote the wide variety of attractions, festivals, activities and events available in the Reno/Sparks/North Lake Tahoe area – to crowds at conventions, tradeshows and high profile events in Northern Nevada, California and further afield.
"Everybody loves checking out a classic car… especially one that is beautifully hand-lettered and pinstriped, upholstered in Pendleton Indian blanket material and topped off with a hand-made, aluminum roof rack system packed with everything from skis and snowshoes to a kayak, golf clubs, fishing rods and a slalom water ski," according to Christopher Baum, President and CEO of the RSCVA and creator of the vehicle. "It's the perfect conversation starter to attract attention and help educate prospective visitors on the incredible diversity of things to do throughout Northern Nevada!"
Baum had great success designing and building a custom 1932 Ford hot rod powered by a new Chrysler hemi during his previous role as Senior Vice President of the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, and thought that a similar classic vehicle project – carefully chosen to represent the region's active, high desert lifestyle – would be equally effective for Reno Tahoe USA.
"I found a partially restored 1951 four-wheel drive Willys station wagon on the Internet, that already had a modern Buick V-6 swapped in for more power, and liked the fact that – although you seldom see one on the street anymore – the classic Jeep front end makes it instantly identifiable to most people," said Baum.
Baum had the wagon shipped to the RSCVA and then set out to find some of the best local hot rodders and artists to help make his vision a reality.
Said Baum, "With the world-famous National Automobile Museum here, it shouldn't be a surprise that the Reno area is full of automotive talent, and I was quickly able to assemble a team of wonderful partners."
Local companies that came on-board to help build the RSCVA's new promotional vehicle:
Lane Walker, Solo Signs – Since the "Washoe Willys" is actually a clever Marketing Program in disguise, the professional presentation of the RSCVA brand logo, URL and some appropriate slogans was a top priority.
"I wanted someone who was a master at old school pinstriping and hand lettering," said Baum. "And," he added, "I quickly found just that in Lane Walker of Solo Signs in Reno. He's been in the business since 1977 and has had his own shop since 1990, so his artistic services are obviously in demand. And his talent with a brush is really unbelievable."
Matt Villafuerte, Twisted Stitch Upholstery – The Willys has two bench seats for the driver and passengers and Baum knew just what he wanted to do to make the car stand out with the crowds.
"I love Pendleton Indian blankets and had upholstered the Detroit hot rod with them to great effect," said Baum. "I found the perfect pattern for the Willys' color scheme on Pendleton's website, ordered a bolt of fabric and then handed it to Matt, a talented guy who definitely knows his way around a heavy duty sewing machine. The wagon's seats needed to be totally rebuilt before the heavy wool fabric went on, but Matt was definitely up to the task and the end result is fantastic."
Jeff Robinson and Pete Gebhardt, Reno Speedworks – Baum wanted to display sporting gear representative of the wide variety employed in our region, but he didn't want to use a stock roof rack.
"I love Airstream trailers and got the idea of having a craftsman fabricate a roof rack system that looks like something that company might have sold back in the 1960s," Baum continued, "Since vintage stuff always looks cooler on display. A friend introduced me to Pete Gebhardt, and once I learned that he had spent 25 years pounding metal for Jack Roush, Ray Evernham and other top NASCAR team owners, we hired him. As a bonus, finding Pete introduced me to the rest of the gang at Reno Speedworks downtown, and their co-owner, Jeff Robinson, was able to change the Willys' gearing to something more street-able, fabricate a front license bracket and perform a myriad of other tasks to ready the car for its debut. Pete's retro aluminum roof rack turned out fantastic and Jeff's wrenching gives us the confidence to hit the open road… in a vehicle built when Eisenhower was still president!"
James Herr and Bob Scott, Summit Racing – Sparks is fortunate to have a distribution center and retail store for one of the world's foremost purveyors of high performance and custom automotive parts and accessories, and Summit's support for the RSCVA's new promo vehicle was immediate.
"James and Bob at Summit have been terrific, helping us choose appropriate wheels and tires for the Willys, as well as tracking down a custom air cleaner and valve covers for the offbeat Buick engine," according to Baum. "They're proud to be located in our region and we are delighted to have them as a sponsor on this fun build."
Special Events Coalition – Although its individual contributions to the Washoe Willys were small (literally!), the members of this organization played an important role in giving the vehicle its unique personality: decals/stickers for most of the region's festivals and special events – from the Nugget Rib Cook Off to the Reno Air Races, Hot August Nights and Reno Rodeo – cover the rear windows and slab sides of the aluminum roof rack, creating a colorful, and impressive, record of all there is to do and see in Reno/Sparks/North Lake Tahoe.
"Add the Nevada Museum of Art, UNR, Scheels, Reno Aces, Cabela's and several other cool permanent attractions, and it's hard to imagine a visitor whose passions wouldn't be stirred by SOMETHING here!", according to Baum.
The RSCVA's new promotional vehicle is tentatively scheduled to make appearances, subject to commitments outside the Reno/Sparks/North Lake Tahoe region, at the following events: Reno-Tahoe Open, Hot August Nights, Toyota Silver State Showdown, Best in the West Nugget Rib Cookoff, The Great Reno Balloon Race, National Championship Air Races, Street Vibrations Fall Rally, Eldorado Great Italian Festival and the Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade.


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It's rare for me to give a television show a perfect rating, but I will say, without hesitation, that Fringe is the best original Science Fiction show to come along in thirty years. When Abrams started working on his follow up to Lost, he wanted to create a show that touched on everything that had been done before it. Fringe takes elements of Star Trek, The X-Files, The Twilight Zone, and others, and incorporates them all into his story. It was a show that was truly ahead of it's time and initially had a lot of network support.
The premier episode on FOX is the most expensive pilot episode ever made and the fans love it. The first two seasons of Fringe were highly rated, but not in the top ten. Not realizing what they had or the cult following it had behind it, FOX started moving the show around, eventually putting in on Friday nights, where it died after just 100 episodes. Today, the show is carried on in books and several of the cast have talked about the possibility of having it turned into a film franchise.
The story of Fringe began in 2008, when an airplane with 250 passengers on board, landed itself in Boston, without any survivors. All the agencies show up, including the FBI, who send their liaison officer, Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv). Dunham and her partner/lover are sent to do the dirty work, but stumble upon something unexpected, which puts them at the head of the investigation team. Not believing what she saw, Dunham goes in search of help, and finds a brilliant scientist, who used to do classified experiments for the . Government. There is a problem of course, as the scientist, Dr. Walter Bishop (John Noble), has been in a mental institution for 17 years. In order to get him out, Dunham must track down and recruit the help of Bishop's son, Peter (Joshua Jackson), who is a con-man, working out of Iraq. With the team in place, they work to solve the impossible case and are asked by Col. Philip Broyles (Lance Reddick), to become part of a classified team of FBI members, who are assigned to work on the strange and unexplainable.
From parallel universes to time travel to human experimentation and even monsters, Fringe really incorporated everything they could into the story, in one way or another. Anna Torv stars as Agent Olivia Dunham and what a star she is. How . Abrams found her is nothing short of amazing in and of itself. Torv hadn't been in very many things, but had an impressive background, that includes her being a martial arts expert, who speaks multiple languages. They put her talents to use and make her the new head investigator of the Fringe division. Torv was the action star of the show, who turned out to be even more, when the cast met their duplicates from the alternate universe in season 3. I really can not express in words how terrific this woman was and how important her character was to every fascist of the story.
As for the other main character of the story, that's Dr. Walter Bishop played by John Noble. Noble is one of those guys, you've seen in movies and on television all the time, but also the kind of guy whose name you probably didn't know. With Dr. Walter Bishop, John Noble established himself as a Sci-Fi legend. Much in the way his former partner William Bell, played by Leonard Nimoy, is associated with Spock, Noble and Bishop will be forever linked. Not only does his character bring a brilliant mind to the cast, but also brings humor to the show. After being locked in a mental hospital for 17 years, there isn't much Walter won't say or do. He loves to eat, do LSD, and tell people exactly what he thinks, leading to some of the best one-liners I have ever heard in a Science Fiction series.
Fringe isn't all about the strange and unusual, it's also about family, action, love, and humor. I can tell you that it is the single most addictive show I've seen in my entire life. I wound up watching all 100 episodes in under 3 months, and now that it's over, I find myself missing it and thinking about it often. Even though I'm a Netflix member with a large collection, for almost 2 weeks now, I have been sampling other series, looking for something to fill the void. I'm finding myself having trouble even getting into similar shows, the way I got into Fringe. It is one of the best television shows I have ever seen. If you're into Science Fiction this show is an absolute must see. If you're not into Science Fiction, there is still a ton of stuff here for you as well. Do yourselves a favor and treat yourself to this remarkable show while it is still streaming on Netflix.


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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Call it space grave robbery for a cause: Imagine scavenging defunct communication satellites for their valuable parts and recycling them to build brand new ones for cheap.
It's the latest pet project from the Pentagon's research wing known for its quirky and sometimes out-there ideas. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is spending $180 million to test technologies that could make this possible.
When satellites retire, certain parts _ such as antennas and solar panels _ often still work. There's currently no routine effort to salvage and reuse satellite parts once they're launched into space.
DARPA thinks it can save money by repurposing in orbit.
"We're attempting to essentially increase the return on investment ... and try to find a way to really change the economics so that we can lower the cost" of military space missions, said DARPA program manager David Barnhart.
Work on DARPA's Phoenix program _ named after the mythical bird that rose from its own ashes _ is already under way. The agency awarded contracts to several companies to develop new technologies, and it is seeking fresh proposals from interested parties next month.
A key test will come in 2016 when it launches a demonstration mission that seeks to breathe new life to an antenna from a yet-to-be-determined decommissioned satellite. DARPA has identified about 140 retired satellites that it can choose from for its first test.
Here's the vision: Launch a robotic mechanic outfitted with a toolkit that can rendezvous with defunct satellites and mine them for parts. The plan also calls for the separate launch of mini-satellites. The robotic mechanic would then string together the mini-satellites and old satellite parts to create a new communication system.
It's like doing robotic surgery in zero gravity.
DARPA officials said one way to keep costs down is for the mini-satellites to hitch a ride aboard available space on commercial rockets.
Harvard astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell, who tracks the world's space launches and satellites, called it "an interesting idea" that may reduce costs in the long-term.
"The first few times you do this, it'll definitely be more expensive than just building the new antenna on your satellite from scratch. But in the long run, it might work out," he said in an email.
McDowell said the biggest challenge in the upcoming demo test is separating the antenna from the retired satellite without breaking it and then successfully integrating it with the mini-satellites.
DARPA is used to funding blue-sky research and a few projects are slowly becoming reality.
In 2011, it dangled seed money to jumpstart a way to rocket people to a star within a century in what's known as the 100-year Starship program.
Long before Google tested self-driving cars, DARPA sponsored a robotic road race in which university-designed autonomous vehicles eyed for the finish line without human help.
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(January 21, 2004) St. Petersburg, FL – All Children's Hospital today announced plans for the most ambitious expansion project in its history. The plans will lead to construction of a new hospital and adjacent outpatient services complex with nearly a million square feet of space. The announcement took place at a "Drawing Board Gallery" on the hospital's former playground, where hospital staff, physicians and donors celebrated with members of the "design team" --- young patients and their parents who contributed their design concepts in the form of colorful drawings of what a children's hospital should be.
"Family input is crucial to the success of this new hospital," says Gary Carnes, President and CEO of All Children's Health System. "We know that the needs of our patients and families have changed in the more than 37 years since we moved to our current site. All Children's has become a regional referral center for the most complex children's healthcare services. Families with seriously ill children are traveling farther, staying in the hospital longer --- and are in even greater need of some of the comforts of home. Likewise, the medical teams and technology required to deliver this care have outgrown any further renovations we might make to our existing hospital. The community has been well served by the current All Children's Hospital that it helped to build. We're counting on the community to see that a new All Children's Hospital is a worthwhile investment in the future of healthcare for all our kids."
Most of the project's public areas and patient care units are still in the design phase, with input being sought from the physicians, staff, patients and families who will use them. But some broader details are already firm. The $270-million project will take shape on property already owned by All Children's at the corner of 6th Avenue and 6th Street South, just two blocks from its existing facility. The centerpiece of this new complex will be an eight-story children's hospital with 240 patient room. All patient rooms will be private and spacious, averaging 80% larger than the current private/semi-private rooms. Each will be equipped with TV including movies and computer games, a private bathroom and shower, and a place for both parents to sleep. Centralized family space on each patient unit will provide internet connection to TLContact, where families can create web pages for friends to check on the patient's condition and communicate their "get well" wishes. There will also be space within the hospital for a Family Resource Library where parents can learn more about their child's condition, and for additional services from the Suncoast Ronald McDonald House (both respite spaces and in-hospital overnight accommodations are currently under discussion).
The new hospital's operating rooms will be larger than the hospital's existing suites to accommodate new technologies including intra-operative MRI. And an integrated Outpatient Care Center immediately adjacent to the hospital will house a full array of outpatient diagnostics (MRI, open MRI, CT and PET/CT), rehabilitative & therapy services as well as doctors' offices for outpatient visits. And covered parking for 1,000 vehicles is planned, adjoining both the hospital and the outpatient center.
All Children's cooperative program in perinatology with neighboring Bayfront Medical Center will also have a new home within the expanded hospital. "It will be like a hospital within a hospital," said Sue Brody, President and CEO of Bayfront Medical Center. "Now all babies, regardless of their health will remain with their mothers throughout their stay. Currently, high-risk babies are transferred from Bayfront to All Children's following their birth, while the mother remains at Bayfront."
Two full floors of the planned hospital are devoted to coordinated care for mothers and newborns. One floor will be leased by Bayfront Medical Center to house its Women & Children's Center, including a Labor & Delivery unit and OB/GYN services. A Well-Baby nursery will also share this floor under Bayfront's direction. The other floor will be home to All Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, for the highly specialized (Level 2 & Level 3) care that has become a hallmark of All Children' Hospital.
On the first floor, there will be an enlarged Pediatric Emergency Room Trauma Center, with a separate landing area for helicopter transport and a pedestrian walkway bridge to the Emergency/Trauma Unit at Bayfront Medical Center. The expanded space builds upon the two hospitals' ongoing success as a state-approved Joint Trauma Center.
In addition to expanded pediatric intensive care units, plans call for a separate Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU, devoted to the pre- and post-operative care of young heart surgery/heart transplant patients who come to All Children's from all over the state of Florida.
The projected price for this new facility is approximately $270 million. The pediatric healthcare leadership at All Children's Hospital has been planning for these expenditures, through a combination of cash reserves, past gifts, a new bond issue and a capital campaign with the theme, "Building Miracles - One Child at a Time."
"Together, we can build miracles," Carnes says. "The community has been there for All Children's through years of annual support. If we are true to our mission, this should be the last hospital that All Children's will ever need to build. Its design includes room for expansion for decades to come. And during that time, it is our goal to research cures and to advocate changes that will eliminate the reasons so many children face hospitalization today. That's a lofty goal, but attainable, with community support. It's a miracle we can build together, one child at a time."


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NEW YORK (AP) -- Merck & Co. CEO Kenneth C. Frazier is convinced nearly everyone, from patients to long-term investors, wants the world's third-largest drugmaker to take big risks.
So Merck is plunging ahead in one of medicine's toughest challenges -- finding a drug to slow Alzheimer's disease -- despite repeated failures that have led most drugmakers to halt or scale back research on the No. 6 killer in the U.S. It's a particularly risky strategy because scientists are still unraveling exactly what drives Alzheimer's.
"When people question me (and ask) 'Aren't you putting a lot of money at risk for something that's hard?' I say, 'Isn't that exactly what the world wants a company like Merck to do?'" says Frazier, 58.
The company, based in Whitehouse Station, N.J., is taking risks even though it, like other major drugmakers, is being squeezed by the weak global economy, cuts in health care spending by governments, rising research costs and increased competition from cheap generic versions of drugs that once brought in billions.
Merck is pouring tens of millions into an experimental treatment for a new type of Alzheimer's drug meant to limit the main ingredient in the brain-damaging plaques believed to cause the disease. If it works, it could be the first drug to slow patients' mental and functional decline.
Roughly 100 Alzheimer's drugs have failed in the last couple decades. And the handful of medicines that have been approved only temporarily ease symptoms.
The Alzheimer's gamble is partly personal for Frazier, a Harvard-trained lawyer who became CEO in January 2011 after 19 years in various executive positions at Merck. His father, a janitor who raised Ken and his siblings in Philadelphia, died of Alzheimer's. Frazier and his wife had cared for him in their suburban Philadelphia home during his final years.
"My father, to me, was 10 feet tall," says Frazier, whose mother died when he was very young. "To see this disease take away his brain and to see him rendered like a child, it was devastating."
This isn't the first time Frazier has taken a big chance. After Merck pulled painkiller Vioxx off the market in 2004 because it doubled heart attack and stroke risks, Frazier, then Merck's general counsel, decided to fight about 50,000 patient lawsuits one by one, instead of negotiating a mammoth settlement covering most of them.
The strategy paid off. Merck won enough trials that, after four years of litigation, it was able to persuade plaintiffs' lawyers coordinating the cases to settle nearly all the lawsuits for $4.85 billion. That's a fraction of the $20 billion to $50 billion in liability analysts had initially predicted.
Merck's research bets haven't always paid off, though. The maker of Type 2 diabetes drug Januvia had a few promising drugs fail in tests recently. Among them were the highly touted cholesterol drug Tredaptive and a combo pill for patients with diabetes and high cholesterol called MK-0431E.
Still, the company, which has annual revenue of about $50 billion, got five medicines approved in the U.S. in 2011 and 2012, including breakthrough hepatitis C drug Victrelis. Merck also expects to apply for U.S. approval of five drugs in 2013: two allergy medicines, an anticlotting drug, a fertility treatment and an improved version of Gardasil, a vaccine that prevents sexually transmitted cancers. Other drugs already are under review, for conditions including insomnia and hardening of the arteries.
In an interview at The Associated Press headquarters in New York, Frazier talked about his plans for Merck, the future of the U.S. health care system and his meeting with President Barack Obama. Below are excerpts, edited for length and clarity:
AP: After your 14 years as a private practice attorney working with pharmaceutical clients, why did you choose to come to Merck?
FRAZIER: If you worked for Merck, you knew you were working for a company where scientists were driving the company strategy. The core of my job is to keep that cadre of world-class scientists going.
AP: What's your top accomplishment in the two years since you took over as Merck's chief executive officer?
FRAZIER: My biggest accomplishment is staying the course, I would say, at a time when investors are increasingly skeptical of pharmaceutical research and development. We are one of the companies that didn't cut our research budget. We said we weren't going to do that, and our stock got pounded initially. (The stock price fell 17 percent in barely 9 months, then steadily rebounded, climbing from just under $30 to around $43 now.) I'm feeling a lot better about it than I was a year ago.


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