House passes budget despite Governor's opposition
The Arizona House passed a budget to avoid a government shutdown, but Gov. Katie Hobbs said she won't sign it. House Democrats criticized the move, saying Republicans refused to negotiate a bipartisan deal. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has this report.
The Arizona House passed a budget to avoid a government shutdown, but Gov. Katie Hobbs said she won't sign it. House Democrats criticized the move, saying Republicans refused to negotiate a bipartisan deal. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has this report.
Arizona state government on verge of shutdown
Arizona's state government is on the brink of a shutdown if House lawmakers fail to reach an agreement on a new budget. They have until Monday to present a funding plan that Governor Katie Hobbs will sign.
Arizona's state government is on the brink of a shutdown if House lawmakers fail to reach an agreement on a new budget. They have until Monday to present a funding plan that Governor Katie Hobbs will sign.
Gov. Hobbs expected to veto House GOP budget
Gov. Katie Hobbs announced she will veto the House Republican's continuation budget. Hobbs and the Arizona Senate agreed on a $17.6 billion budget, sending it to the House. It's unclear if the House will approve it before next Monday's deadline.
Gov. Katie Hobbs announced she will veto the House Republican's continuation budget. Hobbs and the Arizona Senate agreed on a $17.6 billion budget, sending it to the House. It's unclear if the House will approve it before next Monday's deadline.
Arizona lawmakers send Chase Field bill to Gov. Hobbs
The Arizona House passed a bipartisan bill to help fund repairs at Chase Field, allocating around $500 million over the next 30 years to pay for those improvements. The bill now heads to Gov. Katie Hobbs to sign.
The Arizona House passed a bipartisan bill to help fund repairs at Chase Field, allocating around $500 million over the next 30 years to pay for those improvements. The bill now heads to Gov. Katie Hobbs to sign.
Budget battle brewing at the AZ state capitol
Senate Republicans want to pass a continuation budget to keep the government running until a full bill is passed, but Gov. Hobbs says that would jeopardize basic government functions.
Senate Republicans want to pass a continuation budget to keep the government running until a full bill is passed, but Gov. Hobbs says that would jeopardize basic government functions.
Gov. Hobbs' Colorado River remarks
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs made remarks at the Arizona Reconsultation Committee (ARC) meeting on June 17, where stakeholders discussed Colorado River negotiations.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs made remarks at the Arizona Reconsultation Committee (ARC) meeting on June 17, where stakeholders discussed Colorado River negotiations.
Why Gov. Hobbs vetoed 'Antisemitism in Education Act'
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the "Antisemitism in Education Act," House Bill 2867, saying it set a dangerous precedent. Thirteen groups, including the Tucson Jewish Museum, urged the veto of the controversial education bill.
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the "Antisemitism in Education Act," House Bill 2867, saying it set a dangerous precedent. Thirteen groups, including the Tucson Jewish Museum, urged the veto of the controversial education bill.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs supports LGBTQ+ Youth Day
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs continues to advocate for equal rights for queer and trans youth. The governor teamed up with several LGBTQ+ organizations for the annual LGBTQ+ Youth Day.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs continues to advocate for equal rights for queer and trans youth. The governor teamed up with several LGBTQ+ organizations for the annual LGBTQ+ Youth Day.
Biggs says he'll push for immediate changes on education, elections, and the border
MAGA supporters are getting behind Andy Biggs, who is running to be the Republican candidate for Arizona governor in 2026.
MAGA supporters are getting behind Andy Biggs, who is running to be the Republican candidate for Arizona governor in 2026.
'Emily's Law': Gov. Hobbs signs bill creating alert system for missing indigenous people
House Bill 2281, otherwise known as “Emily's Law," is in honor of 14-year-old Emily Pike, who was found dead near Globe weeks after she was reported missing from her Mesa group home.
House Bill 2281, otherwise known as “Emily's Law," is in honor of 14-year-old Emily Pike, who was found dead near Globe weeks after she was reported missing from her Mesa group home.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs signs 'Emily's Law'
On May 21, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2281, which creates a new turquoise alert system to help law enforcement respond to the disappearances of missing and indigenous persons. The bill is named after 14-year-old Emily Pike, who was found dead near Globe after she went missing from a Mesa group home.
On May 21, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2281, which creates a new turquoise alert system to help law enforcement respond to the disappearances of missing and indigenous persons. The bill is named after 14-year-old Emily Pike, who was found dead near Globe after she went missing from a Mesa group home.
Arizona's fight for Colorado River water ramps up
Arizona is one of several states in the lower basin of the Colorado River fighting for rights to secure its water supply as negotiations heat up. Governor Katie Hobbs joins FOX 10's Steve Nielsen on a helicopter tour of the river.
Arizona is one of several states in the lower basin of the Colorado River fighting for rights to secure its water supply as negotiations heat up. Governor Katie Hobbs joins FOX 10's Steve Nielsen on a helicopter tour of the river.
Arizona drivers with disabilities protected under new law
A new bipartisan law is on the books in Arizona that supports safer police interactions for Arizona drivers with disabilities. Governor Katie Hobbs signed HB 2330 into law on May 7.
A new bipartisan law is on the books in Arizona that supports safer police interactions for Arizona drivers with disabilities. Governor Katie Hobbs signed HB 2330 into law on May 7.
Katie Hobbs signs off on nearly 60 bills
Governor Katie Hobbs made her mark on a new batch of legislation, signing 34 and vetoing 23.
Governor Katie Hobbs made her mark on a new batch of legislation, signing 34 and vetoing 23.
Gov. Hobbs speaks on Arizona's extreme heat plan
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs joined local leaders for a news conference on May 2 where they discussed steps the state is taking to combat extreme heat this summer and protect public health.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs joined local leaders for a news conference on May 2 where they discussed steps the state is taking to combat extreme heat this summer and protect public health.
Division of Developmental Disabilities bill signed
Gov. Katie Hobbs signs a bill to ensure the continuation of the Division of Developmental Disabilities, which was set to run out of money in May.
Gov. Katie Hobbs signs a bill to ensure the continuation of the Division of Developmental Disabilities, which was set to run out of money in May.
Gov. Hobbs signs disability services funding bill
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs HB 2945, a bi-partisan bill that closes the funding gap for the state's Division of Developmental Disabilities, which provides services for nearly 60,000 disabled Arizonans.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs HB 2945, a bi-partisan bill that closes the funding gap for the state's Division of Developmental Disabilities, which provides services for nearly 60,000 disabled Arizonans.
Gov. Hobbs signs disability services funding bill
Governor Katie Hobbs signed a bi-partisan disability services funding bill. The bill closes the funding gap for the state's Division of Developmental Disabilities, which provides services for nearly 60,000 disabled Arizonans. The agency was set to run out of money at the end of this month and would have had to shut down until the new budget year.
Governor Katie Hobbs signed a bi-partisan disability services funding bill. The bill closes the funding gap for the state's Division of Developmental Disabilities, which provides services for nearly 60,000 disabled Arizonans. The agency was set to run out of money at the end of this month and would have had to shut down until the new budget year.
Gov. Hobbs decides on wide spread legislation
Gov. Katie Hobbs decided on 71 pieces of legislation, approving 38 bills and vetoing 33 others.
Gov. Katie Hobbs decided on 71 pieces of legislation, approving 38 bills and vetoing 33 others.
Governor Katie Hobbs decides on variety of bills, approving bill to allow Axon to continue with new HQ
Governor Katie Hobbs ruled on 71 bills passed by the state legislature on Friday, signing 38 new bills into law and vetoing 33 bills.
Governor Katie Hobbs ruled on 71 bills passed by the state legislature on Friday, signing 38 new bills into law and vetoing 33 bills.