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Senate Republican holds up Hobbs’ nominee for Dept. of Insurance and Financial Institutions
The nomination of Barbara Richardson to lead the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions was held on March 27 after she was subjected to hours of questioning from Republican lawmakers […]
Bill to ban ‘controversial’ flags on government property dropped ahead of veto
Katie Hobbs remains free to hang a gay pride flag from her office tower. Rep. Nick Kupper said he has abandoned his bid to enact a measure which would have […]
Gov. Hobbs issues delay in humane treatment of laying hens over egg prices
A plan by Gov. Katie Hobbs to use her powers to make eggs more affordable might not be all it’s cracked up to be. On Friday, the governor ordered the […]
Taiwan’s president hails Arizona chips project in meeting with visiting governor
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te said that a Taiwanese semiconductor company’s massive investment in Arizona is the “best model” for the island’s effort to build computer […]
House Appropriations Committee believes a signed budget possible by April
With an approaching deadline to pay disability services providers, the House Appropriations Committee chairman said it’s a realistic goal for the Legislature to get a budget signed by Gov. Katie […]
Hobbs’ rejected nominee for Housing director will stay on as deputy director
Gov. Katie Hobbs’ nominee to lead the Department of Housing will serve as deputy director at the department after Senate Republicans rejected her nomination last week. Joan Serviss, who had […]
Governor ousts school choice advocate from State Board of Education
Of the six board members currently serving on expired terms, only one – a top school choice advocate – was removed from her post at the State Board of Education.
Hobbs: state not ‘bailing out’ Trump on Grand Canyon staff shortage
Gov. Katie Hobbs won’t use state resources to help out at the Grand Canyon even if there is a ripple effect on the Arizona economy. The governor on Friday lashed […]
Kris Mayes’ won-and-lost record is abysmal
Kris Mayes generally receives positive media coverage every time she files a new lawsuit, including the flurry of suits she has filed against the new administration. But regardless of whether […]
Battle royale over childhood disabilities programs continues
Gov. Katie Hobbs lashed out Feb. 26 at Republican lawmakers, accusing them of using families with children with developmental disabilities as “pawns” in the fight over the budget. “Their negligence […]
Housing hero falls short of Senate approval
The Senate rejected the nomination of Joan Serviss to lead the Department of Housing on a party line vote on Tuesday, while Gov. Katie Hobbs’ office doubled down on its support of her.
Hobbs gives ousted agency director new job at same salary
An unsuccessful legislative candidate who was then hired by Katie Hobbs to direct the Department of Veterans' Services and later replaced has been given a newly created $170,000-a-year position with the Department of Economic Security.
