Abortion in Arizona: Gov. Hobbs signs bill repealing near-total ban

Arizona is waving goodbye to a Civil War-era ban on nearly all abortions. Hobbs says the repeal, which she signed on Thursday, is just the beginning of a fight to protect reproductive healthcare in Arizona.

Abortion in AZ: Gov. Hobbs signs ban repeal bill
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A chapter in the battle over abortion in Arizona has come to an end, as Governor Katie Hobbs signed a bill that repeals a near-total ban on the procedure in Arizona. The now-repealed ban can trace its roots back to the 1860s, before Arizona was even a state.

Man arrested in fiery Phoenix crash; Hobbs to sign repeal of near-total abortion ban l Morning News Brief

A suspect has been arrested in connection to a fiery crash in west Phoenix, Governor Katie Hobbs is expected to sign the repeal of a near-total abortion ban, a driver has been charged in a crash that killed a Tucson Police officer, and more – here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for the morning of May 2.

Abortion in Arizona: Gov. Hobbs to sign repeal of near-total ban

Arizona is waving goodbye to a Civil War-era ban of nearly all abortions as a repeal bill reaches the desk of Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs sets state veto record
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With 13 vetoes this week, Arizona governor Katie Hobbs set the new record for most vetoes by a governor in our state's history.

Gov. Hobbs vetoes Ten Commandments classroom bill
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed two Republican-backed education bills. SB 1151 would have allowed the Ten Commandments to be displayed and read in classrooms. Critics say it imposes religion upon students, while supporters say they're important values to teach to children. SB 1097 would have required candidates for Arizona's school boards to run with party designations.

Shouts of 'Shame! Shame!' erupt in Arizona House as fight over abortion ban engulfs lawmakers

The Arizona Legislature devolved into shouts of “Shame! Shame!" as Republican lawmakers quickly shut down discussion on a proposed repeal of the state's newly revived 1864 law that criminalizes abortion throughout pregnancy unless a woman’s life is at risk.

Gov. Hobbs on AZ Supreme Court abortion ruling
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Governor Katie Hobbs speaks about the Arizona Supreme Court ruling on April 9 that the state can enforce its long-dormant law criminalizing all abortions except when a mother's life is at stake.

Arizona Pluto bill heads to Gov. Hobbs' desk
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A bill that would make Pluto Arizona's state planet is on its way to the governor's desk.

Ohio man gets prison time for death threats made to Katie Hobbs during 2022 election

An Ohio man who acknowledged making death threats in voicemails left for then-Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs during the 2022 election season has been sentenced Monday to 2 1/2 years in prison.

Arizona Starter Homes Act vetoed; battery acid attack victim still searching for justice | Nightly Roundup

From why Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that some believe could help fix Arizona's housing crisis to a woman's ongoing search for justice after an attack almost a decade ago, here's a look at some of our top stories.

Gov. Hobbs celebrates growing Arizona economy
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs recognized reduced inflation rates and more than 80,000 jobs created in 2023. She says Arizona is fourth in the nation in job growth and says the state has become a great place for businesses and workers due to key investments.

Massachusetts man gets prison time for making bomb threat to Arizona election office

A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to three years and six months in federal prison for making an online threat to bomb then-Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs’ election office in February 2021, the U.S. Justice Department said.

Katie Hobbs endorses Ruben Gallego for U.S. Senate
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has endorsed Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego for U.S. Senate. Gallego is running for the seat currently held by Independent Senator Kyrsten Sinema, who announced last week she will not seek re-election. The leading Republican candidates in the Senate race are Kari Lake and Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb.

Hobbs urges legislature to pass contraception bill
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is urging members of the legislature to pass the Right to Contraception Act. Hobbs joined other lawmakers on March 7 to share their concerns over the future of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and contraception.

SB1231: Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes bill on border crossing, saying it 'does not secure our border'

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill that would have, among other things, made it illegal for an unlawful immigrant to cross the border at any location other than a lawful port of entry.

AZ governor wiping off medical debts; law enforcement attacker sentenced | Nightly Roundup

From medical debts being wiped out for up to a million Arizonans to a Arizona man who is being sentenced to spend over a century behind bars, here's a look at some of our top stories.