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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.
Republicans pitch proposal to lower cost of gasoline
Republican lawmakers are introducing legislation intended to lower prices by as much as a dollar per gallon coming off a summer where Arizona drivers saw gas prices rise above $5 per gallon.
Farmer, rural lawmaker leave Governor’s Water Council
Two key members of the Governor's Water Policy Council have quit, potentially threatening the chances of any action to deal with a depleting water supply in rural Arizona.
Lawmakers send bill to ban rental tax to Hobbs
A bill repealing a tax on home and apartment rentals that has been a key issue for Republicans in the Legislature for two sessions was sent to Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Monday after sitting on the Senate president's desk for seven weeks.
Arizona governor’s election task force recommends new laws
A governor's task force meeting behind closed doors approved recommending changes to election laws, a secrecy decision defended by a top aide to Gov. Katie Hobbs.
Arizona governor asked to rescind executive order limiting prosecution of abortion-related cases
Twelve of Arizona's 15 county attorneys are calling for Gov. Katie Hobbs to rescind her recent executive order that limits them from prosecuting abortion-related cases.
Toma calls executive order on conversion therapy illegal, unconstitutional
The top House Republican contends a new order by Gov. Katie Hobbs banning the use of public funds for "conversion therapy'' is illegal and appears to violate the rights of parents to make decisions for their children.
Senate GOP halts nominee hearings in response to abortion order
Senate Republicans say they will not consider any of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ executive nominees until the governor agrees to meet with them to discuss her executive orders.
Hobbs hires new communications director from out of state
Christian Slater, a veteran Democratic communications strategist, will be Gov. Katie Hobbs’ next communications director, the governor announced on Monday.
