David Farnsworth Archives

EXCLUSIVE: Arizona Senate Has No Records of Gould’s Retention as Sunshine Investigation Stalls

October 21, 2026 12:15 pmNovember 1, 2026 6:17 am

One month after Arizona Senate Republicans announced that former state Supreme Court Justice Andrew Gould would lead their investigation into Gov. Katie Hobbs and Sunshine Residential Homes, the Senate says it has no records documenting Gould’s formal engagement or compensation....

Arizona Morning Briefing, 10-19: Sunshine Investigation Fizzles, The Mystery of the Open Ballot-Printer Tray, and More

October 19, 2026 7:44 amOctober 21, 2026 8:18 am

•SUNSHINE INVESTIGATION FIZZLES –Remember a few weeks ago when State Senator Jake Hoffman announced that the Senate was going to investigate Governor Katie Hobbs’ ties to foster-care contractor Sunshine Residential? But then the media called into question Hoffman’s consulting ties,...

Hoffman Taps Former GOP Candidate Andrew Gould To Lead Hobbs Investigation

September 21, 2026 12:30 pmSeptember 22, 2026 8:57 am

State Senator Jake Hoffman announced Monday that former Arizona Supreme Court Justice Andrew Gould will serve as special counsel in the Senate investigation involving Gov. Katie Hobbs and Sunshine Residential Homes. The Senate says the move adds independent legal oversight...