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GOP legislators look to curtail emergency powers of governor

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//July 6, 2020//

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GOP legislators look to curtail emergency powers of governor

GOP legislators look to curtail emergency powers of governor

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//July 6, 2020//

In this May 20, 2020, file photo, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey speaks during a news conference in Phoenix to give the latest updates regarding the coronavirus....

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