Changes

Arizona has always been politically conservative, but until 1952 the conservative Democrats were in control.  Thanks to [[Barry Goldwater]], Republicans built a strong base and controlled the electoral vote.  In recent years, the state has gained population rapidly and the two parties are evenly matched.

Arizona has always been politically conservative, but until 1952 the conservative Democrats were in control.  Thanks to [[Barry Goldwater]], Republicans built a strong base and controlled the electoral vote.  In recent years, the state has gained population rapidly and the two parties are evenly matched.

Arizona became the first state to recognize out-of-state occupational licenses.<ref>Boylan, Dan (April 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/apr/14/arizona-now-recognizes-out-of-state-occupational-l/ Arizona now recognizes out-of-state occupational licenses]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 15, 2019.</ref>

Arizona became the first state to recognize out-of-state occupational licenses.<ref>Boylan, Dan (April 14, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/apr/14/arizona-now-recognizes-out-of-state-occupational-l/ Arizona now recognizes out-of-state occupational licenses]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 15, 2019.</ref><ref>Folley, Aris (April 17, 2019). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/439440-arizona-governor-signs-blow-dry-freedom-law Arizona governor signs 'Blow Dry Freedom' law]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 17, 2019.</ref>

The state Constitution of Arizona, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the ''Sovereign Ruler of the Universe''.  It says:

The state Constitution of Arizona, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the ''Sovereign Ruler of the Universe''.  It says: