AZ treasurer Kimberly Yee acting as governor
Arizona's treasurer Kimberly Yee posted on social media that she's currently acting as the state's governor. in a post on X, Yee said Wednesday that she would be acting as governor until Thursday morning. The reason for Katie Hobbs' absence is unknown.
Hobbs withdraws nominees for state agency directors
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs withdrew 13 nominees for state agency directors, blaming what she calls a "political circus." Hobbs sent a letter to Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen, saying the Senate Committee on Director Nominations has been used by Republicans to pursue their "radical political agenda."
The fight over Arizona's shipping container border wall ends with dismissal of federal lawsuits
Two federal lawsuits filed over former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's decision to place thousands of shipping containers along the U.S.-Mexico border have been dismissed after the state said it would pay the U.S. Forest Service $2.1 million to repair environmental damage.
Grand Canyon to stay open if government shuts down
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs says the state is prepared to keep the Grand Canyon open as a federal government shutdown looms. Funding from the Arizona Lottery would make it possible to keep the Grand Canyon open. Hobbs says keeping the Grand Canyon open will guarantee Arizonans working in the park, and the thousands who depend on the tourist activity it generates are not affected by political gridlock.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs seeks stronger economic ties with Taiwan
Governors from the Southwestern United States are pursuing stronger business ties with Taiwan in hopes of attracting new foreign investments and jobs to their landlocked states.
Tom Horne sues Arizona Gov. Hobbs, AG Mayes over English language learning in schools
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is filing a lawsuit over English language learning in state schools.
Rio Verde: AZ Gov. Hobbs signs water bill
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs held an official signing ceremony on Aug. 22 for a bill that aims to provide at least a temporary solution to a water crisis that has plagued residents in the Rio Verde Foothills for months. FOX 10's Marc Martinez reports.
Man pleads guilty to bomb threat aimed at then-Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs
James Clark, 38, entered a guilty plea to one count of sending a communication containing a bomb threat to an election official, according to a news release.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs declares State of Emergency due to historic heat wave
Gov. Katie Hobbs has declared a State of Emergency due to the historic heat parts of the state experienced this summer.
Gov. Hobbs talks economy at computer chip plant
Governor Katie Hobbs spoke on the state's economy at a TSMC computer chip plant that is under construction. Hobbs announced stricter safety measures to keep workers safe and spoke on a workforce accelerator program through local colleges. Hobbs' visits came after TSMC announced the delay of the opening of their Phoenix facility until 2025 due to a lack of skilled workers.
Data breach reported in Arizona's school voucher program
Gov. Katie Hobbs says thousands of personal information data points, including student names and disability categories, could be viewed on ClassWallet, the program's financial vendor.
2 Arizona school choice leaders resign as controversy over the program continues
Two leaders of Arizona's "Empower Scholarship Accounts' have resigned. It's the latest in an ongoing battle over the state's ESA program that aims to provide parents more choices for where they send their kids to school.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs makes contraceptive medications available over the counter at pharmacies
Arizona adults can now get contraceptive medications over-the-counter, without a doctor's prescription, as a result of a governor's order that was announced on July 6.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs asked to rescind executive order limiting prosecution of abortion-related cases
Hobbs’ order signed on June 22 gives state Attorney General Kris Mayes the power to handle any attempted county prosecution under state abortion laws, bans state agencies from assisting investigations for alleged violations in other states and bans extradition of people accused of violating other states’ abortion laws.
Gov. Hobbs signs executive orders on gender-affirming healthcare and conversion therapies: Here's what to know
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has issued two executive orders that deal with matters that affect the state's LGBTQ+ community. Here's what you should know about the orders, and how it could affect you.
Arizona to invest in manufacturing worker training programs in rural areas
Arizona is partnering with the manufacturing industry and local colleges to train potential workers in rural areas of the state.
Gov. Hobbs' executive order gives Arizona AG authority over abortion-related prosecutions
Hobbs' order gives the Arizona Attorney General's Office authority over any abortion-related prosecution.
Lawsuit protesting Arizona Gov. Hobbs' refusal to execute prisoner dismissed
The lawsuit dismissed Thursday had tried unsuccessfully to force the Democratic governor, who had ordered a review of Arizona’s death penalty protocols because of the state’s history of mismanaged executions, to carry out the execution of Aaron Gunches for his murder conviction in the 2002 killing of Ted Price.
Arizona Right to Contraception Act: Proposed bill would codify birth control access
The Arizona Right to Contraception Act would ensure Arizonans have access to birth control "as the Supreme Court and legislators across the country threaten basic reproductive freedoms," according a statement from the governor's office.
Gov. Hobbs vetoes bill to extend transportation sales tax in Maricopa County
The legislation approved in party-line votes would have prohibited the sales tax dollars from being used in Maricopa County to expand a light-rail line to the state Capitol, which was criticized by Republican lawmakers as a waste.