Gov. Hobbs, Senate agreement on director nominations finalized
Gov. Katie Hobbs finally agreed Tuesday to once again start sending nominations for her picks to head state agencies to the Senate for confirmation.
Gov. Hobbs touts NCAA Final Four economic haul
Arizona generated $429 million in economic impact from hosting the Men's Final Four in April according to a new report released Tuesday.
Mayes, Hobbs at odds over uranium mine safety
Attorney General Kris Mayes is asking the U.S. Forest Service to conduct an environmental impact study on the Pinyon Plain Mine in northern Arizona, despite reassurances from Gov. Katie Hobbs’ office that the mine is safe and regularly inspected by state officials.
Senate, Hobbs agree on submitting nominations – somewhat
Gov. Katie Hobbs said Aug. 14 she got a commitment from Senate President Warren Petersen to treat her nominees to direct state agencies differently than last year even though the Senate won the lawsuit against her.
Hobbs folds, agrees to send nominees to Senate for confirmation
Gov. Katie Hobbs has given up on her bid to force the Senate to confirm her nominees to head state agencies.
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.