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Arizona Senate OKs 12 of Katie Hobbs' director nominees in 2025
The Arizona Senate confirmed 12 state agency directors in 2025, but two nominees are pending and one will step down in August ...
New Arizona law creates independent prison oversight office
The new oversight office will operate independently of current prison director Ryan Thornell and Governor Katie Hobbs.
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Champions Bipartisan Legislation, Signs Landmark BAN Act to Block Foreign Adversaries
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs bipartisan bills, including the BAN Act to prevent land ownership by foreign adversaries.
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Two lawmakers say Hobbs refused to fund prison oversight
They say Gov. Katie Hobbs agreed to some independent oversight of Arizona's prison system but only after refusing to fund it.
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Hobbs begs congressional delegation to reject Trump’s tax bill, save rural hospitals
Gov. Hobbs urges congressional delegation to reject Trump tax bill, warning 220,000 could lose Medicaid coverage ...
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Gov. Katie Hobbs concerned about how Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could affect Arizonans
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said she is "concerned" about President Donald Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ and how it will affect ...
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Hobbs: Arizona won't be able to cover cuts in federal funds
Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday said the state lacks the ability to cover anticipated spending cuts to programs like Medicaid and ...
Hobbs signs water bill that aims to benefit both farmers and builders
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill that will allow homebuilders to draw on groundwater now used by farmers.
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Gov. Katie Hobbs says any partisan state budget will ‘meet my veto pen’ ahead of deadline
With the state budget deadline looming, Gov. Katie Hobbs is staunchly against "any kind of partisan 'continuation budget,'" ...