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Published on May 14, 2026 - 16:33 GMT

Governor Katie Hobbs Underscores Arizona’s Leadership on Medicaid Accountability and Announces New AI Tool to Fight Fraud

Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced that Arizona’s Medicaid agency, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), will launch a first-of-its-kind AI tool this summer to detect and prevent fraud. This is the latest action in Arizona’ …

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Published on May 8, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Support for Transwestern’s Desert Southwest Pipeline Expansion

Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced her support for Transwestern Pipeline’s planned Desert Southwest Pipeline expansion, a transformative infrastructure project set to enhance Arizona’s energy landscape, drive economic growth across the …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 01:32 GMT

Governor Katie Hobbs Vetoes Partisan Budget That Would Force Chaotic and Dysfunctional Washington-Style Budgeting on Arizona

Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs released the following statement after vetoing the Republican budget package: “This budget is unbalanced and reckless. With it, Arizona would default on our debt obligations, endanger vulnerable children, slash …

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Published on May 5, 2026 - 19:36 GMT

ICYMI: Governor Katie Hobbs Reports Decline in Heat-Related Deaths, Highlights Preparedness Efforts for 2026

Phoenix, AZ – In case you missed it, on Friday Governor Katie Hobbs announced progress in extreme heat preparedness, highlighting a decline in heat-related deaths and emergency visits in 2025. Speaking at a Capitol Mall cooling center, she emphasized her …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 19:16 GMT

FACT SHEET: The Republican Legislative Budget Raises Costs, Kills Jobs, Attacks Public Safety, is Structurally Unbalanced

Phoenix, AZ – Today, the Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting released the following fact sheet on the proposed Republican budget that attacks public safety and economic development, and raises costs in order to give tax breaks to …

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Published on May 1, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

Governor Katie Hobbs Releases Statement on Lower Basin Colorado River Proposal

Phoenix, AZ – Today, Arizona, California, and Nevada’s Colorado River representatives submitted a proposal to the United States Bureau of Reclamation for near-term operations of the Colorado River. Governor Katie Hobbs issued the following statement on …

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Published on April 29, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

Governor Hobbs Announces Appointment of Christian J. Bell, Utiki S. Laing, and Ashley B. Rahaman to Maricopa County Superior Court

Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of Christian J. Bell, Utiki S. Laing, and Ashley B. Rahaman to the Maricopa County Superior Court. Judge Bell was appointed as a court commissioner in 2020, and has served in the Probate …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 22:47 GMT

Governor Hobbs Announces Statewide Initiative with Rasa Legal to Expand Second Chance Opportunities for Arizonans

Phoenix, AZ – Governor Katie Hobbs today announced an initiative with Rasa Legal, a mission-driven legal technology organization, to allow Arizonans to check their eligibility for record clearance for free across the state.Across Arizona, more than two …

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Published on April 25, 2026 - 02:31 GMT

Governor Katie Hobbs Appoints Aydin-Kane Vo to Arizona Board of Regents

Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of student Aydin-Kane Vo to the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). “I’m proud to appoint Aydin as a Student Regent to the Arizona Board of Regents,” said Governor Katie Hobbs. “Aydin is an …

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Published on April 24, 2026 - 21:33 GMT

Governor Katie Hobbs Meets with European Union Ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė, Promotes Arizona During Circular Economy Forum

Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs met with European Union Ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė and addressed the E.U.-U.S. Circular Economy Forum in Phoenix. The meeting and event highlight the strategic investments driving Arizona’s leadership in job …

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Published on April 18, 2026 - 00:01 GMT

ICYMI: Arizona Is Number Two in the Nation for Economic Performance

Reflection of Governor Hobbs’ efforts to attract top-tier companies, build world-class workforce, and lower costs for Arizonans Phoenix, AZ - This week, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released its 2026 Rich States, Poor States report and …

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Published on April 18, 2026 - 00:01 GMT

Governor Katie Hobbs Announces New Funding and Tools to Expand Child Care Access, Increase Affordability

Include increased access to affordable out-of-school time care, an enhanced search tool for families to find child care, financial support for child care microbusinesses Part of Bright Futures AZ initiative to make child care more affordable and …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 03:26 GMT

Governor Katie Hobbs Legislative Action Upate

Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs took the following legislative action: Signed SB1503 first responders; state death benefit Governor Katie Hobbs released the following statement on the signing of SB1503: “I’m proud to sign SB 1503 to ensure the …

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Published on April 13, 2026 - 21:40 GMT

Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Bill Moratorium, Again Invites Legislative Majority to Share Their Budget Proposal With Arizonans

Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced that she will veto all bills sent to her desk until Republican legislators show the people of Arizona their budget proposal and engage in serious negotiations. Over three weeks ago, the Governor’s Office …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

Governor Katie Hobbs Visits MILESHIGH Project as Arizona Geothermal Development Gains Momentum

Morenci, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs traveled to Morenci in Greenlee County to meet with representatives of Zanskar and Freeport-McMoRan and discuss their MILESHIGH Project. Governor Hobbs is focused on removing barriers to advancing Arizona’s …

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Published on April 2, 2026 - 20:16 GMT

Governor Katie Hobbs’ Arizona Energy Promise Taskforce Delivers Report & Recommendations

Report identifies consensus-driven recommendations for an affordable, reliable energy future for all Arizonans Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the release of the Arizona Energy Promise Taskforce report. The report outlines 31 …

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Published on March 31, 2026 - 22:44 GMT

74 DAYS LATER: Republican Legislators Block Public School Funding to Give Themselves Pay Hike

Phoenix, AZ - Today marks 74 days since Governor Katie Hobbs released her balanced executive budget proposal to the public. The balanced budget lowers costs, invests over $1 billion in public education and cuts taxes for the middle class while ending tax …

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Published on March 27, 2026 - 18:10 GMT

Governor Katie Hobbs Unveils New Technology to Bolster Wildfire Prevention Ahead of Peak Season

Effort includes 7 wildfire detection cameras across the state Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs unveiled the newest effort to keep people safe during wildfire season: AI-powered wildfire detection technology. As Arizona approaches peak wildfire …

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Published on March 24, 2026 - 23:00 GMT

Governor Katie Hobbs and DES Launch Power AZ, Expanding Utility Assistance Across Arizona

Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) launched Power AZ, expanding access to critical utility assistance to tens of thousands of Arizona working families statewide. As Arizonans face hotter summers …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 20:08 GMT

Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Appointment of Experts to Water Infrastructure Finance Authority at Critical Moment for Arizona’s ...

Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the re-appointment of Ted Cooke and Susan Montgomery to the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA) Board of Directors. Both appointees are veterans of water policy in Arizona and bring …

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