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Women

Arizona Celebrates Women’s History Month

Governor Doug Ducey today proclaimed March 2022 as Women’s History Month, kicking off a celebration of pioneering women who broke down barriers and made significant contributions to our state and nation. “Arizona is proud to celebrate the women who challenged the status quo,” Governor Ducey said. “This March, and every day, we recognize the women

Legal Beat

Court blocks order giving voters more time to fix unsigned mail ballots

A federal appeals court Tuesday temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that would have given Arizona voters five days past Election Day to fix early ballots that were accidentally filed without a signature. The ruling by a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals means current law stands – for now –

State

Arizona Celebrates 100 Years Of The 19th Amendment

Arizona is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote after more than 70 years of advocacy. Congress ratified the 19th Amendment on August 18, 1920. “Arizona is proud to recognize the anniversary of the 19th Amendment and 100 years of women’s right to vote

National

President and First Lady celebrate 100 years of women’s voting rights!

One hundred years ago Tuesday, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting American women the right to vote. The President and First Lady Melania Trump honored the occasion at the White House this morning, where President Trump signed an official Proclamation on the anniversary. It reads, in part: “Today, as we celebrate