Katie Hobbs

People's Republic of China: Veto of Key Legislation

Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed HB2542, legislation sponsored by State Representative Lupe Diaz (R-LD19) that would have restricted state contracts…

1 month ago

Arizona Arts Commission Secures $2 Million in Funding Amid Ongoing Budget Uncertainty

The Arizona Commission on the Arts has received $2 million in state funding for the second consecutive year, allowing the…

1 month ago

Arizona House Passes Revised State Budget Following Multiple Vetoes

The Arizona House of Representatives approved a modified state budget package on Friday, following several weeks of negotiations between legislative…

1 month ago

Days Left: Arizona Lawmakers Fail to Prevent Shutdown

Arizona faces a potential government shutdown with just days remaining before the June 30 deadline. This would mark the first…

2 months ago

SNAP and School Meal Programs: Federal Cuts Debate and Arizona's 2026 Budget

Senator Ruben Gallego has expressed concerns about proposed federal budget cuts that could affect nutrition assistance programs. According to his…

2 months ago

Arizona Senate Passes Diamondbacks Stadium Bill, Sends to House

The Arizona Senate passed legislation Thursday that would help fund Chase Field renovations, sending House Bill 2704 back to the…

2 months ago

Carbone Slams Hobbs for Vetoing Medicaid Reform Bill

State Representative Michael Carbone (R-25) slammed Governor Katie Hobbs's (D-AZ) veto of House Bill 2449, which would tighten Medicaid eligibility…

2 months ago

How Young Native Artists Are Reclaiming Their Economic Future

In Arizona, young Indigenous artists are using their traditional craft of beading as a means of achieving economic independence as…

2 months ago

Thousands Gather at Arizona Capitol for "No Kings" Protest

More than 15,000 people gathered at the Arizona State Capitol on Saturday to participate in a nationwide protest movement called…

2 months ago

Arizona Faces Water Cuts as Colorado River Crisis Deepens

The Colorado River provides essential water to Arizona, supplying the Phoenix metropolitan area and supporting agriculture, electricity generation, and municipal…

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Hobbs Vetoes Teacher Liability Bill While Emphasizing Student Safety in Schools

A larger discussion about how to guarantee that all children feel secure and protected in Arizona's educational institutions was sparked…

2 months ago

Historic Break: Arizona House Republicans Challenge Two Decades of Unified Budget Negotiations

After being left out from discussions between Senate Republicans and Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona House Republicans are launching their…

2 months ago

Hobbs Proposes Multi-Nation Land Ban After Vetoing China-Only Bill

After vetoing a bill that would have directly limited Chinese government property purchases in the state, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs…

2 months ago

Lake Condemns Hobbs' Veto of Bill Preventing Chinese Land Purchases in Arizona

Special Advisor to the US Agency for Global Media Kari Lake condemned Governor Katie Hobbs' (D-AZ) recent veto of a…

2 months ago

Arizona Officials Review ICE Agents' Use of Utility Worker Disguises

Governor Katie Hobbs  said Wednesday that her government is investigating cases in which federal immigration agents allegedly pretended to be…

2 months ago

Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Restricting Chinese Property Purchases

A Republican-sponsored bill that would have made it illegal for China to buy real estate in Arizona was turned down…

2 months ago

Arizona Governor Hobbs Faces Online Backlash After Pride Month Post

This week, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs received a lot of backlash on social media after sharing a picture on her…

2 months ago

Hobbs Vetoes Another Groundwater Management Bill, Earns Griffin's Ire

State Representative Gail Griffin (R-19) responded to Governor Katie Hobbs' (D-AZ) latest veto on another groundwater management bill, saying she…

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