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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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."
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.
Gov. Katie Hobbs said she believed the bill wouldn’t eliminate costs onto consumers and instead shift the responsibility to the state.
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)."
"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 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.
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."
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.
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 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.
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.