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Jane Dee Hull made history as Arizona’s first woman governor, serving from September 5, 1997 to January 6, 2003. A steadfast advocate for education and health coverage, Hull earned the nickname the “Education Governor” for pushing school funding measures and programs that expanded access for Arizona children. Beyond the governor’s office, she held key leadership roles as Arizona’s Secretary of State (1995–1997) and the first female Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives (1989–1992). Hull’s legacy includes pioneering work with the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and efforts to increase Internet access in public schools. Her dedication to civil rights and public service was recognized with awards such as the Torch of Liberty from the Anti-Defamation League. Although she passed away on April 16, 2020, her impact on Arizona’s education landscape and civic life continues to be honored by state actions and public memory.