The Center Square, Author at Arizona Globe

Hobbs’ Office Prepares for Budget Cuts

April 25, 2024 5:00 amMay 8, 2024 2:45 pm

(The Center Square) – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ office is ordering some budget cut exercises to prepare for the state’s projected deficit. In a letter to agencies on Friday, the governor’s office Director of Operations Ben Henderson is asking agencies to...

Smith Drops Re-election Bid Amid Forgery Scandal

April 22, 2024 10:03 amMay 2, 2024 11:23 am

(The Center Square) – Arizona Rep. Austin Smith withdrew his candidacy for re-election after a signature challenge alleged that some signatures on his nominating petition were forged. “It seemed ludicrous because Republicans trying to get on the ballot don’t seek...

Maricopa Fills Yet Another Vacated Dem House Seat

April 18, 2024 12:40 pmJune 17, 2024 10:34 am

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Junelle Cavero Harnal (D-11) to represent Legislative District 11 in the Arizona House of Representatives following the resignation of former Rep. Marcelino Quiñonez, which could change the dynamics of the chamber on abortion...

AZ Senate Democrats File Ethics Complaint

April 16, 2024 5:00 amMay 14, 2024 9:12 am

(The Center Square) – Arizona Senate Democrats are filing an ethics complaint against Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14) and President Pro Tempore T.J. Shope (R-LD16) for allegedly violating “parliamentary procedures” on Wednesday, specifically referring to Mason’s Rules and the chamber’s...

Governor Katie Hobbs speaking with attendees at the 2024 Legislative Forecast Luncheon hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

Hobbs Mum on Budget Talks

April 10, 2024 5:00 amMay 14, 2024 9:12 am

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is staying quiet on budget talks that recently kicked off between her office and legislative Republican leadership. The talks began later than usual, but the legislative session is starting to wind down to once-a-week meetings in...

Hobbs Vetoes ‘Victims of Communism’ Bill

April 4, 2024 10:43 amApril 4, 2024 11:34 am

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have increased educational standards on teaching about the history of communism. House Bill 2629 was sponsored by Speaker Ben Toma, and it would have made Nov. 7 “Victims of Communism” Day in...

Hobbs Addresses Funding Shortfalls for Street Releases of Illegal Immigrants

March 29, 2024 1:41 pmMarch 29, 2024 1:50 pm

(The Center Square) – Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs addressed possible concerns about lower than requested funding in the spending deal signed by President Joe Biden on Saturday. Hobbs, as well as Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly, welcomed the...