Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//November 22, 2017//

Rep. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, R-Scottsdale. (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times) Saying 18 is plenty young enough, a Scottsdale lawmaker wants to repeal existing Arizona laws that...

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