Arizona Gov. Hobbs names new chief of staff
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Wednesday announced a new chief of staff after Allie Bones stepped down from the role last week.
Hobbs vetoes Arizona photo radar ban bill
Arizona's photo radar will stay put after Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would've removed all traffic enforcement cameras from city streets.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs' Chief of Staff resigns
Officials with the office of Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs' office said her Chief of Staff has resigned, effective immediately.
Kari Lake claims Maricopa County failed to verify questionable signatures on mail-in ballots
A three-day trial on Kari Lake's last remaining bid to have the 2022 election overturned gets underway in court May 17.
After intense negotiations, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs off on $17B budget package
Senate Republicans hailed the passing of a “fiscally conservative" state budget and highlighted the protection of the voucher program.
Arizona budget doesn’t limit school voucher expansion
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs came into office in January with plans to undo the massive explosion in the voucher program that lets students apply to use public money for private-school tuition and other education costs.
Title 42 ending: Arizona Gov. Hobbs outlines plan to handle expected surge of migrants at border
Arizona officials are expecting a surge of illegal border crossings this week, as a federal emergency policy is set to expire.
Kari Lake's lawyer sanctioned over 'unequivocally false" statements
The Arizona Supreme Court has issued sanctions against a lawyer for Kari Lake, the 2022 election gubernatorial candidate.
AZ lawmakers react to Gov. Hobbs' veto of 'cottage food' bill; here's what to know about HB2509
Some Arizonans are speaking out against a decision by Governor Katie Hobbs to veto a bill that aims to legalize the sale of more home-made food. Here's what you should know about House Bill 2509.
Gov. Hobbs dedicates $50M to Arizona road repairs
Governor Katie Hobbs is reallocating more than $50 million of funding to fix roads in serious need of repair. Most of the repairs needed are in northern Arizona, but some of the roads that will need to be fixed include Interstates 10 and 17, and the U.S. 60. The Arizona Department of Transportation plans to start the repairs as soon as next month.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs sets veto record in 1st legislative session
Katie Hobbs nixed 11 more bills to reach the 63 mark, topping Janet Napolitano’s record of 58 vetoes set in 158 days of the 2005 session.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoes gun-related school bills
One bill would have allowed parents with a permit to carry concealed weapons onto school campuses. The second bill would have required schools to host firearm safety training for kids in grades 6-12.
Gov. Hobbs declares state of emergency in Yavapai County amid flooding
Heavy rain and snowmelt last month caused rivers and creeks to rise, flooding Camp Verde and nearby communities. Hobbs' declaration provides emergency funding and resources to repair damage infrastructure.
Gov. Hobbs holds 'First 100 Days' news conference
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs held a news conference on April 12, "commemorating her first 100 days in office."
Arizona Supreme Court will not extend death warrant for Aaron Gunches
Justices on the Arizona Supreme Court have ruled against a request to extend the death warrant that was issued for Aaron Gunches, who was found guilty of killing his girlfriend's ex-husband in 2022.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs bans TikTok on state devices
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Wednesday issued an executive order, restricting the use of TikTok on state-owned devices.
Arizona governor must appear in court on pause of executions
A Maricopa County judge said that Hobbs and the state's prison director must explain why the court shouldn't issue an order against them on the grounds they are violating the constitutional rights of victims entitled to prompt justice.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoes bill to ban tents in public places
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill on March 30 that would have prohibited people from setting up tents or tarps in public areas.
Gov. Hobbs' press secretary resigns over 'transphobes' tweet following Nashville school shooting
Josselyn Berry was criticized online after she reportedly posted an image of an armed woman in a tweet about "transphobes."
Arizona governor Hobbs vetoes the ban on sales tax for food
Gov. Katie Hobbs said she believed the bill wouldn’t eliminate costs onto consumers and instead shift the responsibility to the state.