Fire engulfs part of Phoenix home; tragic crash in northern Arizona | Nightly Roundup
From crews battling a house fire in Phoenix to a new Arizona law that targets fentanyl dealers, here's a look at some of our top stories.
Arizona Pluto bill heads to Gov. Hobbs' desk
A bill that would make Pluto Arizona's state planet is on its way to the governor's desk.
Ohio man gets prison time for death threats made to Katie Hobbs during 2022 election
An Ohio man who acknowledged making death threats in voicemails left for then-Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs during the 2022 election season has been sentenced Monday to 2 1/2 years in prison.
Arizona Starter Homes Act: Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes bill, calling it 'a step too far'
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a housing bill that she called 'a step too far.'
Arizona Starter Homes Act vetoed; battery acid attack victim still searching for justice | Nightly Roundup
From why Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that some believe could help fix Arizona's housing crisis to a woman's ongoing search for justice after an attack almost a decade ago, here's a look at some of our top stories.
Gov. Hobbs celebrates growing Arizona economy
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs recognized reduced inflation rates and more than 80,000 jobs created in 2023. She says Arizona is fourth in the nation in job growth and says the state has become a great place for businesses and workers due to key investments.
Massachusetts man gets prison time for making bomb threat to Arizona election office
A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to three years and six months in federal prison for making an online threat to bomb then-Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs’ election office in February 2021, the U.S. Justice Department said.
Katie Hobbs endorses Ruben Gallego for U.S. Senate
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has endorsed Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego for U.S. Senate. Gallego is running for the seat currently held by Independent Senator Kyrsten Sinema, who announced last week she will not seek re-election. The leading Republican candidates in the Senate race are Kari Lake and Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb.
Hobbs urges legislature to pass contraception bill
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is urging members of the legislature to pass the Right to Contraception Act. Hobbs joined other lawmakers on March 7 to share their concerns over the future of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and contraception.
SB1231: Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes bill on border crossing, saying it 'does not secure our border'
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill that would have, among other things, made it illegal for an unlawful immigrant to cross the border at any location other than a lawful port of entry.
AZ governor wiping off medical debts; law enforcement attacker sentenced | Nightly Roundup
From medical debts being wiped out for up to a million Arizonans to a Arizona man who is being sentenced to spend over a century behind bars, here's a look at some of our top stories.
Billions in medical debt to be wiped out for up to a million Arizonans, governor announces
Arizona's Governor announced the state will be wiping out medical bills for up to a million Arizonans as the state is partnering with the Long Island-based charity RIP Medical Debt. Here's what to know.
Arizona's Prop 123: Competing plans about using state trust land for education
There are two different plans being discussed. One from the governor and one from the legislature. And the woman ultimately in charge of our Arizona savings account is sounding the alarm on both.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs bill giving counties more time to count votes
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed into law a proposal that will give election workers more time to tally votes.
Hobbs to crack down on prescription drug price gouging
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs says her plan will crack down on prescription drug price gouging and make the system more transparent. Hobbs' plan would create a "Prescription Drug Affordability Division" within the state department of "Insurance and Financial Institutions."
Revamped 'tamale bill' advances out of AZ committee
The so-called "tamale bill" has advanced out of committee with a number of changes. Arizona law allows the street sales of what are known as "cottage foods", but the bill seeks to add certain cooked foods, like tamales, to the list. Last year, Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed the bill despite it passing with a majority of support from both sides of the aisle in the House and Senate. She now sounds more optimistic about the possibility of signing the new bill. "My team is actively engaged on it and I'm looking forward to getting a bill that I can sign," Hobbs said. The measure must be debated and approved by the full House and Senate before making it to Hobbs' desk.
Gov. Hobbs proposes plan to extend Prop. 123
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs released her plan to renew Prop. 123, which would provide more pay for teachers and other education funding past its 2025 expiration.
Arizona budget: Gov. Katie Hobbs proposes overhauling school vouchers to address growing deficit
Beyond curtailing the school voicher program, the governor wants state agencies to return unspent money, delay state construction projects and cut hundreds of millions already-approved transportation projects.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs takes aim at state's school voucher program in State of the State
As the first day of the Legislative session begins in Arizona, the discussion of empowerment scholarship accounts, or ESAs, are top of mind. Governor Katie Hobbs says her goal is to make regulations clear, and Republican lawmakers vow to fight back.
Arizona lawmakers face big deficit due mostly to massive tax cut and school voucher expansion
Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature return to the state Capitol on Monday with a nearly $1 billion problem on their hands. Lawmakers face a steep deficit due mostly to plummeting revenues from a massive tax cut that took full effect last year and skyrocketing costs from a school voucher program expansion.