Senate President Bob Burns has rounded out his leadership team with the appointment of veteran lawmaker Sen. Barbara Leff from Paradise Valley as president pro tempore.

Burns appreciates Leff’s strong voice of fairne

ss, cooperation and communication and sees her no-nonsense, practical approach as a vital part of the leadership team. “Her energy and commitment will help lead our state to a brighter future,” he said.

Leff is honored and pleased with the appointment. She said, “I am looking forward to being a member of a leadership team that will work to find ways to guide the state through these very challenging economic times.”

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