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Hobbs considers leaving National Governors Association
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs may cancel National Governors Association membership Hobbs questions whether the association still serves Democratic interests Governor’s decision on NGA membership is independent of Trump’s National […]
Gov. Hobbs criticizes Trump’s offer to University of Arizona for federal dollars
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs says President Trump’s offer to University of Arizona is a bad deal Hobbs skipped the Board of Regents meeting to discuss the federal offer The […]
Arizona agencies request millions to fill the gaps left by federal funding cuts
Key Points: State agencies have submitted their budget requests for fiscal year 2027, which begins July 1, 2026 Agencies request millions from Arizona’s general fund to address Medicaid and SNAP […]
Arizona agencies request pay hikes for employees
Key Points: State agencies request salary increases for staff in their fiscal year 2027 budget requests Gov. Katie Hobbs’ proposal for a 2% to 3% raise for all state employees […]
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 […]
Schweikert considers bid for Arizona governor
Key Points: US Rep. David Schweikert mulls running for GOP nomination for governor Congressman’s chances, motive are questioned Crowded Democratic field lines up in CD1 to challenge Schweikert Arizona Congressman […]
Arizona PBS faces potential FCC probe over alleged bias in 2022 election
Key Points: Senate President Warren Petersen has asked the FCC to investigate Arizona PBS Arizona PBS allegedly favored Gov. Katie Hobbs over Kari Lake in 2022 election A specialist says […]
State agencies told to limit budget requests due to looming federal funding cuts
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs’ budget director sent a letter to state agency heads imposing a limit on fiscal year 2027 general fund requests Agencies can request an increase of […]
Karrin Taylor Robson edges out Andy Biggs in fundraising for 2026 governor bid
Key Point: Robson reports $575,000 in individual donations and $2,500 from PACs Biggs receiving outside funding support from political action committees Incumbent Democrat Katie Hobbs has nearly $4.7 million cash […]
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 […]
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 […]
