Gov. Katie Hobbs: Affordability, education and water in 2026
Gov. Katie Hobbs is entering her fourth and final legislative session of her first term — and an election year that could decide whether she gets another term — with […]
Hobbs’ reelection campaign likely to dominate legislative session
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs’ reelection campaign is likely to hang over the legislative session Republicans are expected to obstruct the governor at every turn Consultants say Hobbs should play […]
Employers in Arizona may soon face heat safety requirements
Key Points: Arizona moves to adopt heat safety requirements for employers Recommendations include access to water, shade, and rest for workers Arizona employers would also be required to develop heat […]
Arizona to hire temporary workers to address food stamp and unemployment delays
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs allocates $7.5 million to fix food stamp and unemployment benefit delays Funds will address staffing constraints at the state Department of Economic Security Arizona’s food […]
Judicial Watch drops lawsuit against Hobbs over immigration records
Key Points: Judicial Watch drops claim against Gov. Katie Hobbs Hobbs’ aides provided no records of deportation order Governor’s Office says DPS will follow federal law on deportations A national […]
State budget facing ‘cliff in federal funding’
Key Highlights: Despite uncertain economy, Gov.Hobbs determined to cut taxes Curbing universal vouchers for private and parochial schools is in Hobbs’ sites The governor didn’t provide details on what programs […]
Arizona governor considers new transparency measures for political gifts
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs considers state law to disclose political gifts from companies seeking government contracts Hobbs previously vetoed similar legislation, calling it a “political stunt” Hobbs denies any […]
State leaders issue bipartisan call to action on Colorado River negotiations
Key Points: The seven Colorado River states did not reach a deal before a federally-imposed Nov. 11 deadline The U.S. Department of the Interior has pledged to intervene Gov. Katie […]
Hobbs makes the case for reelection
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs kicked off her reelection campaign with a weekend of rallies Hobbs will face the winner of a three-way Republican primary set for next August The […]
Hobbs seeks $1B federal aid to bolster rural Arizona health care
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs applies for $1 billion federal aid to support rural health care in Arizona Funding is part of $50 billion set aside by Congress to address […]
Judicial Watch sues Gov. Hobbs over alleged immigration enforcement obstruction
Key Points: Hobbs accused of ordering state police to not cooperate with federal immigration authorities Governor’s Office claims no records exist to support Judicial Watch’s allegations Issue brings up question […]
Hobbs hosts first reelection rally for ‘toughest race in the country’
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs held an “Arizona First” rally in Tucson, the first major event of her reelection campaign Hobbs accused her three Republican opponents of kowtowing to President […]
















