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Hobbs vetoes state contract transparency measure amid GOP ‘pay-to-play’ allegations
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes financial disclosure measure Measure would have required companies to disclose donations to governor and her allies Hobbs’ veto leaves gaps in laws on contractor […]
Veto blitz: Hobbs blocks 88 bills before the weekend
Key Points: Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes 88 bills passed by GOP-controlled Legislature Hobbs rejects bills banning Sharia Law and restricting gender transition hormone therapy for minors Hobbs is still […]
Biggs, Schweikert skip the fireworks in tame GOP governor debate
Key Points: Two Republican frontrunners largely avoided attacking each other on the debate stage Congressman Andy Biggs is the clear GOP favorite and emerged unscathed Congressman David Schweikert maintains he’s […]
New law aims to curb squatting in vacant homes
Key Points: A new law should stop squatters faster and allow property owners to get them out in about five days Exact statistics don’t exist for the number of squatter […]
Say hello to the ‘New’ guy: Comedian aims to shake up Arizona governor’s race
Key Points: Fictional character New Amato enters Arizona governor’s race Amato takes aim at real politicians like Gov. Katie Hobbs and Congressman Andy Biggs Votes for Amato likely won’t count, […]
Supporters maintain pressure for prison oversight appropriation
Key Points: Lawmakers push funding for prison oversight office passed into law last year Advocates cite receivership, violence, worsening conditions in state prisons Budget negotiations could bring funding, but advocates […]
Can state election officials still exercise their free speech rights?
Key Points: Arizona election officials may face conflict of interest concerns Secretary Adrian Fontes endorses candidate who filed campaign finance complaint Arizona law does not bar election officials from endorsing […]
Senate solidifies National Guard leadership despite concerns over combat experience
Key Points: Arizona Senate confirms Gov. Katie Hobbs’ pick for National Guard head John Conley’s selection sparks debate over his lack of combat experience Conley’s tenure as adjutant general may […]
Judge looking for swift appointment of new state prison healthcare receiver
Key Points: Federal judge to appoint receiver for Arizona’s prison healthcare system Receiver to oversee care for over 25,000 state inmates Arizona’s prison healthcare system is understaffed and underfunded The […]
Arizona governor announces ‘first-of-its-kind’ AI insurance review for state Medicaid program
Key Points: Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System will use AI tool for prepayment claim review Hobbs announced the tool in response to a directive from the Centers for Medicare […]
Free trade with Mexico and Canada is critical for Arizona farmers, governor says
Key Points: Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs supports extending the USMCA free-trade agreement with Mexico and Canada Hobbs acknowledges the need to consider water usage for agricultural exports, including who benefits […]
Hobbs: Border Czar’s threat to flood sanctuary cities could put Arizona at risk
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs fears border czar Tom Homan’s threat to flood sanctuary cities with federal agents could lead to problems in Arizona Homan criticized “sanctuary cities” that refuse […]
