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Arizona governor urging Biden to designate tribally proposed monument at Grand Canyon

Hobbs told Biden that she is committed to preserving cultural and natural treasures throughout Arizona and said the Grand Canyon is a “culturally sacred place stewarded by Indigenous Peoples for centuries.”

Arizona's governor and attorney general announce crackdown on Medicaid fraud

An investigation that involved the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office has resulted in at least 45 indictments by the office of Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes.

Gov. Katie Hobbs signs off on $17 billion budget package

The Democratic governor acknowledged Friday the budget is not perfect but includes gains for more affordable housing, roads and investments in public schools and other sectors.

Democrats upset Arizona budget doesn’t limit school voucher expansion

The Democratic governor came into office with plans to undo the massive explosion in the voucher program.

Arizona governor sets veto record in 1st legislative session

Hobbs nixed 11 more bills Tuesday to reach the 63 mark, topping Janet Napolitano’s record of 58 vetoes set in the 2005 session.

Arizona Supreme Court rejects bid to reschedule execution

Lawyers for Gov. Hobbs have said the state lacks staff with the expertise to carry out an execution

Governor says Arizona will restrict TikTok on state devices

The governor’s office said state agencies have 30 days to be in compliance.

Arizona governor must appear in court on pause of executions

The afternoon court appearance is scheduled the same day convicted murderer Aaron Gunches had been set to die.

Arizona governor vetoes a bill to ban tents in public places

Senate Bill 1024 would have stopped anyone from erecting makeshift shelters on sidewalks, alleyways, streets, parkways and other public rights-of-way.

Arizona governor's aide resigns after controversial tweet

The post was made hours after the shooting at a Christian school in Nashville that left three children and three adults dead.

Hobbs vetoes the ban on sales tax for food

Hobbs said she believed the bill wouldn’t eliminate costs passed onto consumers.

Court: Arizona governor not required to carry out execution

The newly elected Democratic governor whose office said the state isn’t currently prepared to carry out the death penalty.

Arizona governor blasted for plans to defy execution order

Hobbs has said executions will not be carried out until Arizonans can be confident the state isn’t violating the law.

Hobbs vetoes CRT bill

This is the 16th bill vetoed by the Governor this year.

Governor forms election task force

Hobbs selected a bipartisan group of 18 people to serve.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs creates independent prison oversight commission

The commission will be responsible for inspecting the department’s prison facilities and its records.

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