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Arizona Lobbyist Accuses Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita Of Sexual Harassment

An Arizona state senator who became the face of the state’s #MeToo movement in 2018 is now facing accusations that she sexually harassed a female lobbyist.

Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita was among legislators, lobbyists and others who accused former Rep. Don Shooter of misconduct that eventually led to his expulsion.

And she isn’t the only state lawmaker facing scrutiny. A pair of ethics complaints have been filed against Rep. David Cook.

To talk more about the turmoil, Julia Shumway from the Arizona Capitol Times joined The Show.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The headline has been updated to correct Michelle Ugenti-Rita's title.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.