Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoes budget bills as government shutdown nears

Arizona's Governor vetoed two budget bills on Wednesday afternoon, saying they would “shortchange public safety, childcare, and the state’s veterans." This brings Arizona closer to a first-ever state government shutdown as lawmakers can't agree on a budget.

Arizona House passes budget amid shutdown threat

Arizona's House approved a budget to prevent a shutdown, but Gov. Katie Hobbs won't sign it. Democrats in the House slammed the move, alleging Republicans wouldn't negotiate a bipartisan budget supported by the governor and Senate.

2026 Election: Here's who's running for governor in Arizona

November 2026 is still some time away, but a number of Arizonans are getting ready to run for Arizona's highest political office. Here's what to know about the state's next gubernatorial election, as well as a change that will happen then.