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Beloved former senator passes away at 83

Camryn Sanchez Arizona Capitol Times//February 11, 2022//

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Beloved former senator passes away at 83

Beloved former senator passes away at 83

Camryn Sanchez Arizona Capitol Times//February 11, 2022//

Former Senator Olivia Cajero Bedford’s passed away on Wednesday, Senator Lisa Otondo, D-Yuma, announced on the floor of the Senate.  “She was incredible and represented Southern Arizona values to her...

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