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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
2022 Election: Recount results released for Arizona AG, Supt. of Public Instruction, LD 13
Results were released Thursday for three races that fell within Arizona's automatic recount guidelines as they were all within half a percentage point.
Results were released Thursday for three races that fell within Arizona's automatic recount guidelines as they were all within half a percentage point.
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.
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.
Arizona Governor-elect Katie Hobbs asks judge to dismiss Kari Lake's election lawsuit
In a 19-page motion, Governor-elect Hobbs, who defeated Republican Party gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake in the November election, says the judge in the case should not indulge lake a minute longer than it takes to dismiss her lawsuit. Lake has asked a judge to either appoint her as Governor, or hold a new statewide election. Hobbs and her lawyers, meanwhile, said the suit points to no evidence of Election Day fraud, and fails to point out any actual misconduct.
In a 19-page motion, Governor-elect Hobbs, who defeated Republican Party gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake in the November election, says the judge in the case should not indulge lake a minute longer than it takes to dismiss her lawsuit. Lake has asked a judge to either appoint her as Governor, or hold a new statewide election. Hobbs and her lawyers, meanwhile, said the suit points to no evidence of Election Day fraud, and fails to point out any actual misconduct.
Biden visits Arizona computer chip site, highlights jobs
President Joe Biden visited the site for a new computer chip plant in Arizona, using it as a chance to emphasize how his policies are fostering job growth in what could be a challenge to the incoming Republican House majority.
President Joe Biden visited the site for a new computer chip plant in Arizona, using it as a chance to emphasize how his policies are fostering job growth in what could be a challenge to the incoming Republican House majority.
2022 Election: Arizona Governor Ducey welcomes Democrat Katie Hobbs
Weeks after the 2022 election, outgoing Arizona Governor Doug Ducey met with Governor-elect Katie Hobbs at the Executive Tower, and said his administration will ensure an orderly transition to Hobbs.
Weeks after the 2022 election, outgoing Arizona Governor Doug Ducey met with Governor-elect Katie Hobbs at the Executive Tower, and said his administration will ensure an orderly transition to Hobbs.
Arizona Governor-elect Katie Hobbs talks priorities in one-on-one interview
It has been weeks since voters cast their ballot in a bitterly contested election, and Katie Hobbs, who is projected to become the first Democrat to be elected as Arizona's governor in years, is talking about her priorities upon taking office, among other issues.
It has been weeks since voters cast their ballot in a bitterly contested election, and Katie Hobbs, who is projected to become the first Democrat to be elected as Arizona's governor in years, is talking about her priorities upon taking office, among other issues.
2022 Election: Hobbs wins Arizona governor’s race, flipping state for Dems
Democrat Katie Hobbs was elected Arizona governor on Monday, defeating an ally of Donald Trump who falsely claimed the 2020 election was rigged and refused to say she would accept the results of her race this year.
Democrat Katie Hobbs was elected Arizona governor on Monday, defeating an ally of Donald Trump who falsely claimed the 2020 election was rigged and refused to say she would accept the results of her race this year.
A record 12 women were elected as governors this election, making US history
Eight of the 12 are Democrats, aligning with the trend of more women serving in elected office identifying as Democrats than Republicans in the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate and state legislatures.
Eight of the 12 are Democrats, aligning with the trend of more women serving in elected office identifying as Democrats than Republicans in the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate and state legislatures.