What keeps State Senator Mitzi Epstein coming back to politics

Sen. Mitzi Epstein, D-Tempe, spent years as a computer systems
analyst before turning to a career in politics. Finding a lack of
support and finances for her children's education inspired her to
change paths. She now holds a leadership position in the Arizona
Senate. Epstein is no stranger to the Arizona Legislature: Although
this is her first Senate term, she served three terms in the House
of Representatives. She represents a district that increasingly has
trended Democratic, covering Ahwatukee Foothills, much of southern
Tempe and parts of Chandler. In the 30-member Senate, Epstein leads
a caucus of 14 Democrats. This week on The Gaggle, a politics
podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, Epstein joins
hosts Ron Hansen and Mary Jo Pitzl to discuss
the state's budget and political balance. Learn more about your ad
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