Arizona executive order safeguards abortion seekers and providers from prosecution
Only Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, will be able to oversee abortion-related prosecutions.
Lawsuit protesting Arizona governor’s refusal to execute prisoner dismissed
Hobbs has vowed to not carry out any death sentences until there is confidence the state can do so without violating the law.
Hobbs vetoes GOP-backed bill to extend transportation sales tax in Arizona’s biggest county
The legislation approved in party-line votes would have prohibited the sales tax dollars from being used in Maricopa County to expand a light-rail line to the state Capitol.
Governor signs law ending Arizona water dispute involving upscale Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale
The bill obliges Scottsdale to provide Rio Verde Foothills with access to its water.
Arizona governor urging Biden to designate tribally proposed monument at Grand Canyon
Hobbs told Biden that she is committed to preserving cultural and natural treasures throughout Arizona and said the Grand Canyon is a “culturally sacred place stewarded by Indigenous Peoples for centuries.”
Arizona's governor and attorney general announce crackdown on Medicaid fraud
An investigation that involved the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office has resulted in at least 45 indictments by the office of Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes.
Gov. Katie Hobbs signs off on $17 billion budget package
The Democratic governor acknowledged Friday the budget is not perfect but includes gains for more affordable housing, roads and investments in public schools and other sectors.
Democrats upset Arizona budget doesn’t limit school voucher expansion
The Democratic governor came into office with plans to undo the massive explosion in the voucher program.
Arizona governor sets veto record in 1st legislative session
Hobbs nixed 11 more bills Tuesday to reach the 63 mark, topping Janet Napolitano’s record of 58 vetoes set in the 2005 session.
Arizona Supreme Court rejects bid to reschedule execution
Lawyers for Gov. Hobbs have said the state lacks staff with the expertise to carry out an execution
Governor says Arizona will restrict TikTok on state devices
The governor’s office said state agencies have 30 days to be in compliance.
Arizona governor must appear in court on pause of executions
The afternoon court appearance is scheduled the same day convicted murderer Aaron Gunches had been set to die.
Arizona governor vetoes a bill to ban tents in public places
Senate Bill 1024 would have stopped anyone from erecting makeshift shelters on sidewalks, alleyways, streets, parkways and other public rights-of-way.
Arizona governor's aide resigns after controversial tweet
The post was made hours after the shooting at a Christian school in Nashville that left three children and three adults dead.
Hobbs vetoes the ban on sales tax for food
Hobbs said she believed the bill wouldn’t eliminate costs passed onto consumers.
