Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs bill giving counties more time to count votes
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed into law a proposal that will give election workers more time to tally votes.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed into law a proposal that will give election workers more time to tally votes.
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."
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.
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.
Gov. Hobbs proposes plan to extend Prop. 123
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs released her plan to renew Prop. 123, which would provide more pay for teachers and other education funding past its 2025 expiration.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs released her plan to renew Prop. 123, which would provide more pay for teachers and other education funding past its 2025 expiration.
Arizona budget: Gov. Katie Hobbs proposes overhauling school vouchers to address growing deficit
Beyond curtailing the school voicher program, the governor wants state agencies to return unspent money, delay state construction projects and cut hundreds of millions already-approved transportation projects.
Beyond curtailing the school voicher program, the governor wants state agencies to return unspent money, delay state construction projects and cut hundreds of millions already-approved transportation projects.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs takes aim at state's school voucher program in State of the State
As the first day of the Legislative session begins in Arizona, the discussion of empowerment scholarship accounts, or ESAs, are top of mind. Governor Katie Hobbs says her goal is to make regulations clear, and Republican lawmakers vow to fight back.
As the first day of the Legislative session begins in Arizona, the discussion of empowerment scholarship accounts, or ESAs, are top of mind. Governor Katie Hobbs says her goal is to make regulations clear, and Republican lawmakers vow to fight back.
Arizona lawmakers face big deficit due mostly to massive tax cut and school voucher expansion
Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature return to the state Capitol on Monday with a nearly $1 billion problem on their hands. Lawmakers face a steep deficit due mostly to plummeting revenues from a massive tax cut that took full effect last year and skyrocketing costs from a school voucher program expansion.
Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature return to the state Capitol on Monday with a nearly $1 billion problem on their hands. Lawmakers face a steep deficit due mostly to plummeting revenues from a massive tax cut that took full effect last year and skyrocketing costs from a school voucher program expansion.
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.
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.
Highest single day record of migrants crossing border, FOX sources
The southern border was rocked by a record number of migrant encounters on Monday as the situation continues to spiral, and lawmakers struggle to find agreement on solutions.
The southern border was rocked by a record number of migrant encounters on Monday as the situation continues to spiral, and lawmakers struggle to find agreement on solutions.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs sending National Guard to southern border to help with migrant influx
Hobbs' executive order comes nearly a week after she visited the Lukeville Port of Entry, which has been closed due to a surge of migrants.
Hobbs' executive order comes nearly a week after she visited the Lukeville Port of Entry, which has been closed due to a surge of migrants.
Border Crisis: Arizona Governor launching new border security operation
The announcement by Governor Hobbs came as a border crossing along the U.S.-Mexico Border in Arizona remains closed due to a surge in migrants.
The announcement by Governor Hobbs came as a border crossing along the U.S.-Mexico Border in Arizona remains closed due to a surge in migrants.
The Sober Truth: Inside Arizona’s Medicaid scandal
In this FOX 10 Special report, The Sober Truth, FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum takes a deep dive into the sober living crisis plaguing the state. Vulnerable people are dying, going missing, and are being taken advantage of by fraudulent providers profiting off the state.
In this FOX 10 Special report, The Sober Truth, FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum takes a deep dive into the sober living crisis plaguing the state. Vulnerable people are dying, going missing, and are being taken advantage of by fraudulent providers profiting off the state.
Governor Katie Hobbs signs petition for 2024 abortion ballot measure in Arizona
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed a petition that aims to put a measure that protects abortion access on the Arizona ballot in 2024.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed a petition that aims to put a measure that protects abortion access on the Arizona ballot in 2024.
Arizona Gov. Hobbs orders more funding for elections, paid leave for state workers serving at polls
Millions of dollars in federal pandemic relief funds will go toward bolstering the operation of Arizona elections, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Thursday.
Millions of dollars in federal pandemic relief funds will go toward bolstering the operation of Arizona elections, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Thursday.
Lori Vallow: Arizona, Idaho governors sign extradition request for 'Doomsday Mom'
The states of Idaho and Arizona have signed off on an extradition request for convicted child killer Lori Vallow.
The states of Idaho and Arizona have signed off on an extradition request for convicted child killer Lori Vallow.
Arizona ends water lease with Saudi Arabia-owned farm, other companies
Fondomonte uses sprinklers to grow alfalfa in La Paz County and exports it to feed dairy cattle in Saudi Arabia. The company does not pay for the water it uses.
Fondomonte uses sprinklers to grow alfalfa in La Paz County and exports it to feed dairy cattle in Saudi Arabia. The company does not pay for the water it uses.
'Our border communities are struggling': Gov. Hobbs visits DC to discuss migrant crisis
The Tucson sector has been the busiest section across the entire Southwest border when it comes to migrant encounters.
The Tucson sector has been the busiest section across the entire Southwest border when it comes to migrant encounters.
Arizona, Utah will pay to keep national parks open if shutdown occurs
Arizona and Utah will keep the iconic national parks in those states open if a shutdown of the federal government threatens access to Arizona’s orange-striped Grand Canyon and the sheer red cliffs of Utah’s Zion Valley.
Arizona and Utah will keep the iconic national parks in those states open if a shutdown of the federal government threatens access to Arizona’s orange-striped Grand Canyon and the sheer red cliffs of Utah’s Zion Valley.
AZ treasurer Kimberly Yee acting as governor
Arizona's treasurer Kimberly Yee posted on social media that she's currently acting as the state's governor. in a post on X, Yee said Wednesday that she would be acting as governor until Thursday morning. The reason for Katie Hobbs' absence is unknown.
Arizona's treasurer Kimberly Yee posted on social media that she's currently acting as the state's governor. in a post on X, Yee said Wednesday that she would be acting as governor until Thursday morning. The reason for Katie Hobbs' absence is unknown.
Hobbs withdraws nominees for state agency directors
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs withdrew 13 nominees for state agency directors, blaming what she calls a "political circus." Hobbs sent a letter to Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen, saying the Senate Committee on Director Nominations has been used by Republicans to pursue their "radical political agenda."
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs withdrew 13 nominees for state agency directors, blaming what she calls a "political circus." Hobbs sent a letter to Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen, saying the Senate Committee on Director Nominations has been used by Republicans to pursue their "radical political agenda."