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Former independent representative dies Saturday at 63

Jakob Thorington Arizona Capitol Times//October 17, 2022//

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Former independent representative dies Saturday at 63

Former independent representative dies Saturday at 63

Jakob Thorington Arizona Capitol Times//October 17, 2022//

Lawmakers and the community are mourning the loss of Sylvia Laughter, a former state representative from Kayenta, who died Saturday. Laughter served in the state House...

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