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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:Â 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 […]
Session Wrap: Gov. Hobbs on 2025’s victories and ongoing battles
Gov. Katie Hobbs managed to score legislative wins and sign a bipartisan budget during her third legislative session on the Ninth Floor, but not without lengthy battles with Republicans and […]
Gov. Hobbs looking to 2026 for action on housing, water and education
Key Points: Governor believes this year’s session was successful Law enforcement pay, urban groundwater and budget shortfalls Some of Hobbs’ priorities still unaddressed With Arizona in its third year of […]
Gov. Hobbs seeks federal reimbursement for Arizona’s border costs
Key Points: Arizona spent $100 million building and $70 million removing a border wall Gov. Hobbs is now seeking federal reimbursement for those costs Big Beautiful Bill has $10 billion […]
Hobbs’ appointee gets new $170K contract at DES amid staff layoffs
Key Points: Dana Allmond to receive $170,000-a-year contract renewal at DES The agency recently eliminated 5% of staff due to federal grant reductions An opponent of Hobbs calls the contract […]
Gov. Hobbs recaps progress as the legislative session comes to a close
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs considers latest legislative session a success Budget approved at $17.6 billion, close to requested amount Transparency, crypto bills vetoed; development deals approved The way Gov. […]
