Former Navajo Nation President Albert Hale says education will be his top priority as the newest member of the Arizona Senate.
Hale, a Democrat, was sworn into office January 21. He replaces Jack Jackson Sr., who retired for health reasons.
Hale will sit on the Education, Government and Health committees.
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