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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 […]
Hobbs to distribute $1.8M in COVID funds to aid food banks amid SNAP cuts
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs allocates $1.8 million to help Arizonans losing food stamp benefits $1.5 million will be divided among food banks across the state to meet increased demand […]
Arizona governor says state lacks resources to replace food stamp cuts
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs says state cannot backfill food stamp benefits amid government shutdown Nearly 900,000 Arizonans rely on food stamps, including over 367,000 children Arizona food banks face […]
Hobbs considers leaving National Governors Association
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs may cancel National Governors Association membership Hobbs questions whether the association still serves Democratic interests Governor’s decision on NGA membership is independent of Trump’s National […]
Gov. Hobbs appoints Jimmy McCain, son of late Sen. John McCain, to Arizona Board of Regents
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs appoints Jimmy McCain to Arizona Board of Regents McCain praised for his military experience and Arizona connections McCain has a doctorate in education and a […]
Arizona governor issues executive order to ensure COVID-19 vaccine access
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order to ensure COVID vaccines remain available Federal guidelines now require prescription for COVID vaccine, limiting access Unvaccinated individuals face higher hospitalization […]
Governor warns of ‘tough budget year’ ahead for state agencies
Key Points: State agencies submitted budget requests for fiscal year 2027 Requests include salary increases, new task forces, advertising campaigns and more Hobbs has already warned agencies it will be […]
Arizona governor defends utility financing bill despite APS clean energy setback
Key Points: Arizona Public Service walks back plan to exit coal energy by 2031 Advocacy groups say the company’s delayed exit from coal defeats the purpose of bill APS said […]
Hobbs pursues drug discount card program as alternative to price caps
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs pursues state-issued discount card for prescription drugs The card offers average 18% discount for named drugs and 80% for generics Arizona residents will be eligible […]
Gov. Hobbs allocates funds to help first-time buyers in Arizona
Key Points: Arizona governor allocates $5 million for down payment assistance Single applicants making under $94,000 qualify for assistance in Phoenix Qualifying buyers must complete a homebuyer education course to […]
Hobbs seeks $760M federal reimbursement for border security costs
Key Points: State wants a reimbursement for funds spent on border security since 2021 Arizona spent $100 million on shipping containers for a border wall under former Gov. Doug Ducey […]
GOP candidates lagging behind Hobbs in campaign finance for governor bid
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs leads in fundraising for 2026 re-election U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs trails behind both Hobbs and Karrin Taylor Robson Consultants say Biggs needs to step up […]
