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Hobbs offers grants with canceled-contract money
Gov. Katie Hobbs is opening applications for nearly $200 million in federal Covid money that was part of now-canceled contracts signed by then-Gov. Doug Ducey just before Hobbs took office in January.
Hobbs blasted for plans to defy execution order
Gov. Katie Hobbs is facing heavy pushback from a victim's sister and a powerful county prosecutor for her plans to defy a court order to execute a prisoner next month for his conviction in a 2002 killing.
Attorneys urge Supreme Court to dismiss Lake’s elections claims
Attorneys for Katie Hobbs, Adrian Fontes and Maricopa County are urging the justices of the Arizona Supreme Court to send Kari Lake packing in her latest -- and possibly last -- bid to overturn the results of the 2022 gubernatorial race.
Gress’ proposal to extend child support payments to date of pregnancy passes House
Arizona House Republicans passed a bill that would extend child support payments to the date of a confirmed pregnancy, which opponents argue is an attempt to establish a fetal personhood provision.
Hobbs heads east to sign military cooperation agreement
Gov. Katie Hobbs headed to Oman last week to sign a military partnership agreement with the Middle East nation.
Hobbs vetoes bill that would have banned ‘critical race theory’
Arizona won't be banning what has been called "critical race theory'' in public schools.
Court nominees lean political – now favor Dems
For the first time in over a decade, Democrats outnumber Republicans on nomination lists for the trial and appellate courts.
Gress aims to help mobile home dwellers facing eviction
Rep. Matt Gress, R-Phoenix, is amending a bill to increase compensation for mobile home owners, including residents of three parks in Phoenix currently facing eviction and homelessness. The bill passed the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday, but it didn’t have unanimous support.
Dual enrollment opens the door to college
After three years of declining student achievement, increased absenteeism, and rising dropout rates, the Arizona Senate is considering a bill to address all those issues.
Voters to decide if state should levy new fine to help victims’ families
Arizona voters will get to decide next year whether the state should levy a new $20 fine on each criminal conviction in order to pay an extra $250,000 to the families of police officers, firefighters, EMTs and corrections officers killed on the job because of a criminal act.
Task force will address MMIP issues, AG to hire dedicated prosecutor
A new state task force will work on reducing violence against Indigenous people, officials announced Tuesday.
Hobbs signs first bill after bipartisan support
Gov. Katie Hobbs signed her first bill into law on Friday, a measure that will allow cities to set up a fast-track development approval process for some building proposals.
