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.

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.

Full video: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' first State of the State address
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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.

Gov. Katie Hobbs issues executive orders on homelessness and elections
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One of the executive orders will reinstate a body known as the Community Council on Homelessness and Housing, and the other executive order will create a Bipartisan Elections Taskforce. Both are part of her 100 Days Initiative that includes her top goals for her first 4-year term as Arizona's governor.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs promises progress, bipartisanship during inaugural address

During her inaugural address, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs called on elected officials to reject conspiracy theories that were promoted by GOP candidates who lost their elections in November, declaring “now is the perfect time to move past division and partisanship.”

2022 Election: Kari Lake files appeals in election lawsuit after Hobbs was sworn in as Arizona Governor

Kari Lake, the Republican Party candidate who was defeated in November's gubernatorial election in Arizona, has filed two appeals related to her election lawsuit. This comes as her Democratic Party opponent, Katie Hobbs, was sworn in as Governor on Jan. 2.

Katie Hobbs sworn in as Arizona governor

Hobbs was sworn in during a private ceremony at the state Capitol as she formally took over from Republican Doug Ducey. A public inauguration for the governor and others taking statewide offices is scheduled for Jan. 5.

Latest on the shipping containers at the Arizona-Mexico border as Katie Hobbs becomes governor

In his last act in office, former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey started removing the shipping containers he began placing months ago along the Arizona-Mexico border. We have the latest on the removal project and what Gov. Katie Hobbs has to say.

Kari Lake's request to inspect ballots granted in 2022 election lawsuit

Kari Lake filed a 70-page lawsuit against top state election officials alleging thousands of illegal votes and “violations” in the chain of custody of ballots.