11.   The amendments attracted new opposition to the bill from local government lobbyists concerned that their cities could become fertile grounds for secession efforts as well.

12.   The group has been the major force behind the secession effort since then.

13.   This could be a sign of secession efforts to come.

14.   Valley VOTE leaders have been meeting with those from the African-American community in recent weeks about forging an alliance to boost the secession efforts.