Arizona Gov. Hobbs: Scheduled execution of Aaron Gunches unlikely to happen on April 6
"The governor has made very clear the state is not prepared to go forward with the scheduled execution," said Dale Baich, a former federal public defender who teaches death penalty law at Arizona State University. "I would expect that it would not take place (next week)."
Arizona Gov. Hobbs tours southern border with DHS secretary
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas visited the southern border on March 21. The visit marks Hobbs' third trip to the border since taking office in January.
Arizona governor signs executive order banning hair discrimination
Both Tempe and Tucson have passed similar hair discrimination bans, but the executive order will make the discrimination illegal statewide.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoes bill banning 'critical race theory' in schools
Katie Hobbs announced on March 9 that she has vetoed SB 1305, calling a bill that only serves to “divide and antagonize."
Ex-lawmaker is nominated for Arizona’s child safety director
David Lujan has been president and CEO of the Children’s Action Alliance advocacy group for the last two years.
Border security remains top of mind for Arizona leaders: 'We want to take real action'
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb advocated for improvements to Arizona's border security, but from different perspectives.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs holds news conference
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs held a news conference on Feb. 28 and discussed a variety of topics, including her recent trip to the southern border.
Retired judge picked to review Arizona’s execution process
David Duncan had previously presided over a lawsuit challenging the quality of health care for Arizona prisoners and was known for criticizing corrections officials.
Retired judge picked to review Arizona’s execution process
A retired federal magistrate judge was appointed to review the execution process in Arizona as part of an examination ordered by Gov. Katie Hobbs of procurement of lethal injection drugs and other death penalty protocols due to the state’s history of mismanaging executions.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs withdraws nomination for Dept. of Child Safety director
Matthew Stewart was set to become the next DCS head, but Arizona State Senate Republicans say they found a troubling history when vetting his nomination.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes bill that gives tax cut to landlords: here's what you should know
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs said she has vetoed a bill that advocates say can make rents more affordable by banning cities and towns across the state from levying taxes on rental homes. Here's what you should know about the bill.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes state budget proposal
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a state budget proposal that was approved by the state legislature.
Gov. Hobbs withdraws nomination of Arizona health services leader
Hobbs said she made the decision because Cullen didn’t want to proceed as the nominee.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs establishes prison oversight commission
The order states that the commission will inspect prison facilities and records, as well as speak with staff and inmates on the accessibility and quality of mental health, medical care, drug treatment programs, and nutrition within Arizona prisons.
Arizona executions paused: Commissioner to review state's death penalty process
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced her office “will pause all requests for warrants of execution while the review process is pending.”
Gov. Hobbs names Tempe PD Chief Jeff Glover new Arizona DPS director
In addition to Glover, Hobbs named Ryan Thornell as the new director of the Department of Corrections, and Rob woods as the director of the Department of Revenue.
Here's what's in Gov. Katie Hobbs' new budget for Arizona
Weeks after she was sworn into office, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has released a budget that includes just over $17 billion in spending for the 2024 Fiscal Year.
Gov. Hobbs sounds alarm on west Valley water shortage as developments continue popping up
A shocking new report shows the groundwater supply beneath Arizona is drying up and governor Katie Hobbs is sounding the alarm during her State of the State Speech by releasing the 100-year water supply report.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs delivers 1st State of the State address
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs gave her first State of the State address a week after being sworn into office.
Full video: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' first State of the State address
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs gave her first State of the State address on Monday, Jan. 9, a week after being sworn into office. This is her address in its entirety.