Katie Hobbs Archives

Arizona Reshapes Reproductive Rights: 15-Week Abortion Ban Reinstated

By Matthew Holloway | In a significant political shift, Arizona’s complete abortion ban was repealed on September 14. Pro-abortion advocates and Democratic leaders view this as...

More low- and middle-income individuals and families can now say that ‘Arizona is Home’

affordable housing9 months ago

More Low- and Middle-Income Families Embrace ‘Arizona is Home’

Affordable housing plays a crucial role in ensuring a high quality of life for residents in Arizona. It serves as a foundation for economic stability, enables...

Error with tracking citizenship puts nearly 100,000 Arizona voters’ eligibility in limbo

2024 election9 months ago

Tracking Error Casts Doubt on Eligibility for Nearly 100,000 Arizona Voters

Approximately 100,000 registered voters in Arizona find their eligibility in question due to a significant error within the state’s voter registration systems, as announced by Secretary...

Maricopa Unified School District Assistant Superintendent Tracey Pastor notifies board members of an update to district policies and procedures regarding sex offender registration on Sep. 11, 2024. [Maricopa Unified School District]

Education9 months ago

MUSD Revamps Policy on Sex Offender Notifications

Maricopa Unified School District board members approved significant updates to their sex offender registration policies during a meeting on September 11, 2024. The revisions were passed...

Ann Scott Timmer9 months ago

Arizona Supreme Court Dashes GOP’s Attempt to Overturn Efforts for Easier Voting and Registration

PHOENIX — The Arizona Supreme Court has declined to review a challenge by Gina Swoboda, the head of the Arizona Republican Party, to executive orders issued...

Arizona cracked down on Medicaid fraud targeting Native Americans. It left patients without care.

AHCCCS9 months ago

Arizona’s Aggressive Medicaid Fraud Purge Hits Native Americans, Leaving Vulnerable Patients Stranded

Before her fifth birthday, Rainy endured significant trauma, witnessing violence at home as an infant. After child welfare authorities intervened, her parents were incarcerated, leading to...

Apache trout no longer ‘threatened’ thanks to work of tribe, partners

Apache trout10 months ago

Apache Trout Thrives Again: Tribe and Allies Turn the Tide

In a significant victory for conservation, Arizona’s state fish, the Apache trout, has been removed from the Endangered Species list, marking it as the first sport...

director nominations10 months ago

Hobbs Takes Bold Step: 3 Agency Leaders to Skip Senate Confirmation

Governor Katie Hobbs has decided to re-nominate only 16 of her initially proposed 19 “executive deputy directors” to the Senate, marking a significant step in resolving...

Judge gives OK: Hobbs agrees to nominate new state agency directors

Andy Gaona10 months ago

Judge Greenlights Hobbs’ Appointment of New State Agency Leaders

A judge has approved an agreement between Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Republican legislative leaders regarding agency director nominations. This decision was finalized on Tuesday, following...

emergency powers10 months ago

Arizona’s Prop 135 Puts Governor’s Emergency Powers on the Ballot: A Test for Voter Influence

By Staff Reporter | As Arizona approaches the upcoming election in November, voters will face a significant decision regarding gubernatorial powers in emergencies. Proposition 135 seeks...

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Arizona Reshapes Reproductive Rights: 15-Week Abortion Ban Reinstated

More Low- and Middle-Income Families Embrace ‘Arizona is Home’

Tracking Error Casts Doubt on Eligibility for Nearly 100,000 Arizona Voters

MUSD Revamps Policy on Sex Offender Notifications

Arizona Supreme Court Dashes GOP’s Attempt to Overturn Efforts for Easier Voting and Registration

Arizona’s Aggressive Medicaid Fraud Purge Hits Native Americans, Leaving Vulnerable Patients Stranded

Apache Trout Thrives Again: Tribe and Allies Turn the Tide

Hobbs Takes Bold Step: 3 Agency Leaders to Skip Senate Confirmation

Judge Greenlights Hobbs’ Appointment of New State Agency Leaders

Arizona’s Prop 135 Puts Governor’s Emergency Powers on the Ballot: A Test for Voter Influence

Lake Havasu City Police Crack Down: Arrests and Citations Unveiled

Stunning Dust Devil Captured on Film in the Valley

Phoenix Readers Reflect on Their Zia Records Memories Through the Years

Tucson Shovel-Nosed Snake: 9th Circuit Investigates If Genetics or Coloration Determines Subspecies

Lake Havasu City Police: Latest Arrests and Citations Unveiled

Gila County Sheriff Unveils Disturbing New Details in Emily Pike Murder Case as Suspect Search Intensifies

Arizona Watch Fire Update and Command Transition