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Janet Napolitano

Nov 13, 2024

Judge recuses himself from ‘fake electors’ case after allegations of bias

The judge handling the “fake electors” case has stepped aside after an attorney accused him of comparing Trump supporters to Nazis. In a new order, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge […]

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Apr 22, 2024

Hobbs orders hiring freeze, wants agencies to propose spending cuts

Gov. Katie Hobbs has ordered what is essentially a hiring freeze for new state employees and instructed her department heads to send her a plan this week to cut $1.2 billion in spending out of their current and coming year budgets.

Feb 22, 2024

Hobbs more inclined to issue clemency than predecessors

Gov. Katie Hobbs granted seven of the nine recommendations sent by the Board of Executive Clemency since taking office, marking an early departure from the record of her Republican predecessor.   

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Oct 30, 2023

Hobbs rejects Republicans’ request to extend bar hours during World Series

Sports fans who want to celebrate an Arizona Diamondbacks World Series win – or drown their sorrows after a loss to the Texas Rangers – won’t have an extra hour to do so in bars across the state.

Oct 5, 2023

Compromise is possible for future of our state

There is bipartisan consensus about the need to keep a public university education within reach of every Arizona resident student.

Jan 14, 2023

Hobbs’ leftover inauguration funds can be used on elections

Gov. Katie Hobbs collected nearly $1.5 million in donations from corporations and other special interests to cover the cost of her inauguration.

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Jan 13, 2023

Court backs schools over social media posts

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit unanimously ruled school districts reserve the right to discipline and expel students for content posted on social media, so long as the post creates a substantial disruption in schooling and collides with the rights of other students.  

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Jan 9, 2023

Hobbs calls for more money for public schools, oversight for charters in first State of the State 

Gov. Katie Hobbs is putting education at the top of her agenda for 2023. In her State of the State address on Monday afternoon, Democrat Hobbs said she wants to lift a spending cap that could kneecap public schools, increase funding for public education – specifically teacher pay – and improve oversight of non-district schools that receive public money. 

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Dec 31, 2022

Hobbs keeps donations secret for inauguration events

Hobbs, who touted transparency as part of her leadership, has refused to disclose which people or corporations are paying for her inauguration party.

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Nov 17, 2022

Hobbs names transition team leaders, outlines Day 1 plans 

Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs announced on Thursday that the top executive of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and a former Janet Napolitano aide will lead her transition team.  

Dec 9, 2021

Verdict weakens Hobbs – opens door for challengers?

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Marco Lopez is trying to seize an opportunity opened up by Katie Hobbs’ missteps in responding to a multimillion-dollar discrimination verdict.  

Aug 6, 2021

Primaries 1-year away, races taking shape

Legislative and congressional districts could change dramatically after redistricting, and some newcomers and incumbents alike are waiting to see what the new districts look like before they decide whether to jump into a race.

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