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Ducey will convene special session to confront opioid crisis

Legislative package sets $10M for treatment

Rachel Leingang//January 19, 2018//

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Ducey will convene special session to confront opioid crisis

Ducey will convene special session to confront opioid crisis

Legislative package sets $10M for treatment

Rachel Leingang//January 19, 2018//

Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey shakes hands with Rep. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, R-Scottsdale, after giving his state of the state address at the capitol, Monday, Jan. 8,...

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