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Hobbs ‘thrilled’ Walz picked as Harris running mate
Gov. Katie Hobbs pronounced herself "absolutely thrilled'' Tuesday that Kamala Harris had chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate over Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly.
Governor calls for end to inflammatory rhetoric – has used it herself
Gov. Katie Hobbs said Monday that people must "stop inflaming this kind of rhetoric'' to avoid future situations that lead to politicians and public officials being threatened and attacked.
Groundwater special session unlikely in election year
Republican and Democrat legislative leaders are skeptical that Gov. Katie Hobbs will call a special session for groundwater legislation, despite the governor’s staff saying her office is close to a deal with Republican lawmakers.
Hobbs scored wins, but loses some priorities
At the annual State of the State Address in early January, Gov. Katie Hobbs laid out a list of issues she wanted to tackle during the 2024 legislative session. While... […]
Wrap Up with Gov. Katie Hobbs
Gov. Katie Hobbs’ second legislative session saw her collaborate more with Republicans and score key victories for Democrats, but several of her priorities went unaddressed when lawmakers adjourned mid-June to hit the campaign trail.
Hobbs to attend White House discussion on Biden’s debate performance
Gov. Katie Hobbs may participate in a virtual meeting Wednesday with President Biden over the question of what's next following what has been called his dismal performance in last week's debate with Donald Trump.
Gov. Hobbs, lawmakers want legal fees from AG Mayes for opioid dispute
Attorney General Kris Mayes won't fight a request by Gov. Katie Hobbs and Republican lawmakers to have her office pay their legal fees in her unsuccessful fight over opioid funds.
Hobbs asks court to rescind order to stop opioid fund transfer
Gov. Katie Hobbs and state lawmakers are asking a judge to immediately overturn a Thursday order that blocks the state, at least for now, from seizing money from the opioid settlement fund.
Gov. Hobbs floats special session on water – opposition surfaces
Gov. Katie Hobbs is open to calling a special session of the Legislature this year to address the state’s groundwater issues if Democrats and Republicans can come to an agreement on legislation, an administration official announced at the Governor’s Water Policy Council meeting June 18.
Gov. Hobbs vetoes batch of GOP bills
Gov. Katie Hobbs isn't going to allow teachers and librarians to be locked up even if they provide sexually explicit materials within a public school or public library.
Treasurer Yee calls for AG to step away from Hobbs probe
State Treasurer Kimberly Yee is asking Attorney General Kris Mayes to back away from any investigation of whether laws were broken in the awarding of a new foster care contract by the Hobbs administration.
Court rules Gov. Hobbs broke law to circumvent nomination process
Gov. Katie Hobbs violated state law in sidestepping the Senate director nomination confirmation process and opting to appoint executive deputy directors instead, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled today.
