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Aug 25, 2026

Giles pick gets better marks than Kerr in lieutenant governor poll

A new survey suggests Gov. Katie Hobbs’ running mate selection is having a more positive impact than the one made by Congressman Andy Biggs.

Aug 24, 2026

Mayes’ investigation findings relieve pressure on Hobbs campaign, consultants say

AG Kris Mayes cleared Gov. Katie Hobbs of any criminal wrongdoing in the Sunshine Residential pay-to-play scandal, giving the governor’s reelection campaign relief.

Aug 21, 2026

Mayes won’t charge Hobbs over pay-to-play allegations, but urges reforms

AG Kris Mayes will not bring criminal charges against Gov. Katie Hobbs in connection with an alleged pay-to-play scheme involving a state contractor.

Aug 11, 2026

Hobbs makes it official: Former Mesa Mayor John Giles is her pick for lieutenant governor

Gov. Katie Hobbs ended weeks of speculation on Tuesday by confirming that she has selected former Mesa Mayor John Giles as her running mate. 

Aug 5, 2026

Mayes expects ‘pay-to-play’ investigation to wrap before election

Gov. Katie Hobbs said Tuesday she's looking forward to the end of Attorney General Kris Mayes’ two-year-long investigation into t whether she was involved in a "pay-to-play'' scheme.

Jul 22, 2026

Arizona governor’s race kicks off with battle over affordability, bipartisanship

The stage is finally set for Congressman Andy Biggs to take on Gov. Katie Hobbs in November after he sailed through the Republican primary on July 21. 

Jul 10, 2026

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... […]

Jun 23, 2026

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... […]

Jun 22, 2026

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... […]

Jun 13, 2026

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... […]

May 14, 2026

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... […]

Thomas Homan, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, speaks after a Heritage Foundation presentation at which he said his agency would focus on businesses that knowingly employ undocumented workers. (Photo by Andrew Nicla/Cronkite News)
May 11, 2026

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... […]

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