Nation Jul 20 Arizona Gov. Hobbs tours wildfire destruction along Grand Canyon’s North Rim By Sejal Govindarao, Associated Press
Politics May 02 Arizona’s Democratic governor signs a bill to repeal 1864 ban on most abortions Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill to undo a long-dormant law that bans all abortions except those done to save a patient's life, but the ban is still in effect until the fall. By Anita Snow, Morgan Lee, Associated Press
Politics Mar 05 Arizona’s Democratic Gove. Hobbs vetoes border bill approved by Republican-led Legislature Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill approved by the Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature that would have made it a crime for noncitizens to enter the state through Mexico at a location other than a port entry. By Associated Press
Politics Jan 08 Arizona Gov. Hobbs vows to rein in skyrocketing school voucher program, update groundwater laws She also leveled criticism at the federal government for closing a key crossing along the Arizona-Mexico border for one month due to a large influx of immigrants. By Associated Press
Politics May 23 Judge dismisses Kari Lake’s last challenge in election loss for Arizona governor A judge on Monday dismissed the only remaining legal claim in Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her loss in last year's race for Arizona governor, affirming the election of Democrat Katie Hobbs. By Associated Press
Jan 25 Governor creates commission to study Arizona prison problems By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is creating a commission to study problems in Arizona's prisons, including staffing levels and the health care offered to inmates. Continue reading
Jan 02 After narrow election, Democrat Katie Hobbs sworn in as Arizona governor By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Katie Hobbs took the oath of office to become Arizona's 24th governor and the first Democrat to hold the office since 2009. Continue reading
Dec 27 Kari Lake is on the hook for $33,000 in witness fees in failed election challenge By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press A judge has ordered Kari Lake, the Republican who lost the Arizona governor's race, to pay $33,000 in fees for witnesses who helped defend officials against Lake's failed challenge of her defeat to Democrat Katie Hobbs. Continue reading
Dec 23 Kari Lake’s election loss lawsuit lacks merit, according to Arizona state lawyers By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press Lawyers for Arizona election officials say Republican Kari Lake didn't offer evidence to back her claims of widespread, intentional misconduct on Election Day in challenging her loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs in the governor's race. Continue reading
Dec 05 Arizona certifies 2022 election results despite GOP complaints By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Arizona's top officials have certified the midterm election results. The governor, secretary of state, attorney general and chief justice signed off on the election results Monday. Continue reading