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Gov. Hobbs on navigating election-year politics from the Ninth Floor
Gov. Katie Hobbs is now on the other side of four legislative sessions on the Ninth Floor. And while the final session of her first term as governor did not […]
Hobbs vetoes state contract transparency measure amid GOP ‘pay-to-play’ allegations
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes financial disclosure measure Measure would have required companies to disclose donations to governor and her allies Hobbs’ veto leaves gaps in laws on contractor […]
Veto blitz: Hobbs blocks 88 bills before the weekend
Key Points: Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes 88 bills passed by GOP-controlled Legislature Hobbs rejects bills banning Sharia Law and restricting gender transition hormone therapy for minors Hobbs is still […]
Hobbs signs $18.3B bipartisan budget
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bipartisan budget Saturday after the Legislature adjourned in the wee hours of the morning The $18.3 billion package includes $1.4 billion in tax […]
Arizona governor announces ‘first-of-its-kind’ AI insurance review for state Medicaid program
Key Points: Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System will use AI tool for prepayment claim review Hobbs announced the tool in response to a directive from the Centers for Medicare […]
Hobbs: Border Czar’s threat to flood sanctuary cities could put Arizona at risk
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs fears border czar Tom Homan’s threat to flood sanctuary cities with federal agents could lead to problems in Arizona Homan criticized “sanctuary cities” that refuse […]
Hobbs vetoes ‘unbalanced and reckless’ Republican budget
Key Points: Hobbs vetoed the $17.9 billion Republican budget, calling it unworkable The deadlock centers on federal tax conformity and Proposition 123 With the Legislature recessing until June, a resolution […]
House Republicans pass budget plan — Hobbs is ready to negotiate
Key Points: House GOP pass $17.9B budget using agency cuts to fund tax conformity Governor supports some provisions, opposes Medicaid and SNAP eligibility changes Both sides say they’re ready to […]
Hobbs declares bill moratorium until Republicans publicly produce a budget plan
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs is pledging to veto all bills until Republicans release a budget The moratorium comes three weeks after Hobbs called off negotiations Republicans say Prop. 123 […]
Hobbs vetoes bill linking contraception education to adoption
Key Points: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes HB2040 HB2040 would have linked adoption information to contraception and STI discussions Hobbs increases financial support for foster care families and children Arizona […]
Governor unveils state strategic energy plan
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs rolled out an energy report addressing data center growth, energy demand The report was generated through the “herculean effort” of state energy stakeholders Hobbs urged […]
Arizona leaders struggle to find compromise on rising energy costs
Key Points: Energy bill affordability is top of mind for Arizona leaders Republicans and Democrats in the Legislature disagree on how to lower costs Gov. Katie Hobbs is unlikely to […]
