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Hobbs makes sure she gets credit for medical debt relief
The program announced earlier this month to retire medical debt was promoted as providing anonymous relief to thousands of Arizonans. But it turns out the contract negotiated with RIP Medical Debt by Gov. Katie Hobbs is going to inform the recipients their debt has been wiped out with a letter approved by the governor's office.
Democrats fail to get vote on right to contraceptives
House and Senate Republicans used their rules Wednesday to block a vote – or even a debate – on a proposal to enshrine the right to contraceptives in Arizona law.
Bipartisan group of lawmakers calls on Hobbs to sign housing bill
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pressuring a reluctant Gov. Katie Hobbs to sign legislation they believe will lead to more affordable housing in Arizona.
GOP lawmakers to return vetoed border bill to Hobbs
Refusing to take "no'' for an answer, Republican legislators are going to resend the same border law enforcement bill back to Gov. Katie Hobbs that she vetoed just a week ago.
Arizona voters could have say on Tucson elections
Republican lawmakers are moving to allow voters around the state to decide and possibly overrule how Tucson elects members of its city council.
Hobbs, Dem lawmakers push for rights to contraceptives
Two Democrat lawmakers are lashing out at Republicans for refusing to even consider their measure to enshrine the right to contraceptives in Arizona law.
Bill gives Arizona citizens power to arrest shoplifters
The way Sen. Justine Wadsack sees it, the explosion of retail theft requires something more than store owners waiting for police to arrive.
Bill aimed to make housing affordable on Hobbs’ desk
The House already has given its blessing to what's been dubbed the "Arizona Starter Homes Act.'' And that sends the measure to Hobbs.
Supreme Court rejects Lake’s bid to end defamation case against her
Kari Lake is going to have to defend herself in court against claims she defamed Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer.
Lake gives up on legal effort to overturn election loss
Kari Lake has given up on her efforts to get access to ballot envelopes she has argued were key in her bid to overturn the 2022 election results.
Hobbs to use federal funds for program to erase medical debt of Arizonans
Arizona will use up to $30 million in federal Covid relief funds to pay off up to $2 billion in medical bills owed by state residents.
Hobbs’ 1st veto comes on GOP border bill
Gov. Katie Hobbs late Monday quashed a bid by Republican legislators to allow state and local police to arrest those who have entered the country illegally.
