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Senate says Hobbs’ appeal of court loss too early
The question of whether the Court of Appeals will immediately intercede in the fight between Katie Hobbs and Warren Petersen depends on whether the judges believe they need to step into the political spat right now.
More bills signed by governor, fewer vetoes
Nearly 250 bills received a signature from the governor this legislative session, while others bypassed her desk entirely as Republicans attempted to avoid her veto stamp.
Affordable housing bills pass – 3 signed, 1 vetoed
After a major bipartisan housing legislation package fell through in the 2023 legislative session, affordable housing advocates were hoping the 2024 session would prove different.
Wrap Up with Gov. Katie Hobbs
Gov. Katie Hobbs’ second legislative session saw her collaborate more with Republicans and score key victories for Democrats, but several of her priorities went unaddressed when lawmakers adjourned mid-June to hit the campaign trail.
Hobbs to attend White House discussion on Biden’s debate performance
Gov. Katie Hobbs may participate in a virtual meeting Wednesday with President Biden over the question of what's next following what has been called his dismal performance in last week's debate with Donald Trump.
We need collaboration over cynicism to solve groundwater challenges
I don’t know what the future holds for all the work we accomplished in the past year, but the Arizona Farm Bureau will continue to stay engaged and vigilant on behalf of Arizona’s farm and ranch families. I agree with others who have said that we are very close – mostly due to the enormous concessions agriculture has made.
Judge overturns order on opioid settlement funds
The state now has the go-ahead to immediately take $115 million in funds from an opioid settlement to balance the budget.
Dems unhappy with budget governor negotiated
The passage of the budget June 15 revealed a rift between Gov. Katie Hobbs and some Democratic lawmakers who said she did not negotiate well, while other unexpected supporters of the deal emerged.
Hobbs asks court to rescind order to stop opioid fund transfer
Gov. Katie Hobbs and state lawmakers are asking a judge to immediately overturn a Thursday order that blocks the state, at least for now, from seizing money from the opioid settlement fund.
Hobbs appeals ruling in sidestepping Senate confirmation
In a special action filed in the Arizona Court of Appeals June 18, Gov. Katie Hobbs Hobbs challenged a Superior Court ruling that deemed her appointment of executive deputy directors in lieu of sending nominees through the Senate confirmation committee to be illegal.
Hobbs vetoes slew of water bills
Gov. Katie Hobbs on Wednesday vetoed five bills changing water laws in Arizona, concluding they would cause more harm than good.
Gov. Hobbs floats special session on water – opposition surfaces
Gov. Katie Hobbs is open to calling a special session of the Legislature this year to address the state’s groundwater issues if Democrats and Republicans can come to an agreement on legislation, an administration official announced at the Governor’s Water Policy Council meeting June 18.
