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'''Arizona''' on February 14, 1912 became the forty-eighth state to enter the union, and the last of the "lower 48" (contiguous) states to enter. It is known as the [[Grand Canyon]] State. Its capital and largest city is [[Phoenix (city)|Phoenix]].<ref>http://az.gov/</ref>

'''Arizona''' on February 14, 1912 became the forty-eighth state to enter the union, and the last of the "lower 48" (contiguous) states to enter. It is known as the [[Grand Canyon]] State. Its capital and largest city is [[Phoenix (city)|Phoenix]].<ref>http://az.gov/</ref>

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. [[Trump]] has made 17 visits to Arizona since he entered politics in 2015, and reportedly lost it by the narrowest margin of any state in 2020 amid numerous irregularities.<ref>https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-in-arizona-republicans-rally-with-katie-hobbs-in-paradise-valley/ar-AA12LzJi</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>

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>