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Embryonic stem cell research is prohibited in Arizona. Stem cell research on today's agenda 1/21/08 6am: Governor to announce stem cell plan SANTA FE - Gov. Bill Richardson today will outline his plan to fund embryonic stem cell research, but opponents are gearing up to voice their opposition. During his State of the State address last week, Richardson said he wants to fund embryonic stem cell research at the University of New Mexico, and wants the state to become a leader in the research. Supporters say the research could find cures for cancer, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injuries and AIDS. Opponents argue that the stem cells come from human embryos, ending lives. Archbishop Michael Sheehan of the Catholic Archdiocese of Santa Fe said last year that the church is not opposed to research involving adult stem cells taken from bone marrow, or cells taken from umbilical cords. Reporter: Tami Tremblay | Web Producer: Todd Dukart Rayilyn Brown Board Member AZNPF Arizona Chapter National Parkinson's Foundation [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn