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.

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.

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.

Hobbs releases guidelines for ESA voucher program

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs released new guidelines for the state's ESA voucher program. Hobbs says the changes are aimed at increasing student safety, but also to cut down on the cost of the program and people misusing it.