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Lobbied by her own kids, Scottsdale Republican says yes to 50-minute recess bill

Hank Stephenson//February 22, 2017//

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Lobbied by her own kids, Scottsdale Republican says yes to 50-minute recess bill

Lobbied by her own kids, Scottsdale Republican says yes to 50-minute recess bill

Hank Stephenson//February 22, 2017//

Before she voted on a bill requiring elementary school students in Arizona to receive at least 50 minutes of recess per day, Rep. Michelle Ugenti-Rita faced intense pressure from a...

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