Governor Jan Brewer Wishing Arizonans a Blessed Easter

Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Jan Brewer: "On Sunday, Christians commemorate and reflect upon the Resurrection as we celebrate Christianity’s most sacred holiday: Easter. In many ways, the lessons of Easter transcend religion and custom. Love and hope; salvation and sacrifice; redemption and renewal. These themes are universal.

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Statement by Governor Jan Brewer Mourning the Loss of Navy SEAL Brett D. Shadle

Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Jan Brewer: "Arizona grieves today for an American hero who has lost his life in service to this country. Special Warfare Operator Chief Brett D. Shadle, a member of Navy SEAL Team 6, was killed Thursday during a parachute training exercise in southern Arizona when he and another SEAL collided in midair. The second SEAL, who remains unidentified, reportedly is hospitalized in stable condition.

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Tohono O’odham Man Sentenced to More Than 16 Years for Child Sexual Abuse

Tucson, Arizona - Curtis Michael Garcia, 33, of Sells, Arizona was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Raner C. Collins to 16 ½ years in prison. Following incarceration, Garcia will be on lifetime supervision with sex offender conditions, including registering as a sex offender.

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Governor Brewer Signs Measure to Improve Arizona Education Standards

Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Jan Brewer today signed into law HB 2425 – critical education legislation that enables the State Board of Education to replace the AIMS test with an improved performance assessment aligned with the Arizona Common Core Standards.

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Utah Man Sentenced to Prison for Transportation of Another with Intent to Engage in Illegal Sexual Activity

Tucson, Arizona - Jordan Munah Yow Choy Anthony, 21, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Raner C. Collins to four years in the Bureau of Prisons. Following incarceration, Anthony will be on lifetime supervision with sex offender conditions, including registering as a sex offender.

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