Governor Archives - Page 5 of 12

Hobbs’ Flips, Praises Trump Border Posture

February 28, 2025 7:53 amMarch 10, 2025 7:24 am

Since taking office, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has made significant shifts in her stance on border security, drawing criticism from both sides of the political aisle. Once a vocal critic of state-led enforcement efforts, Hobbs has embraced initiatives that mirror...

Hobbs Faces Increasingly Unlikely Reelection Bid

February 23, 2025 9:34 amMarch 4, 2025 5:51 am

Arizon’s Democrat Governor, Katie Hobbs, is confronting escalating challenges in her 2026 reelection bid. Her administration is grappling with a series of controversies and a declining approval rating, casting doubt on her prospects against a primary challenger or the 2026...

Swoboda Reacts to Hobbs’ Vote Speed-Up Veto

February 19, 2025 8:56 amFebruary 27, 2025 10:19 am

In a swing state like Arizona, where there are as many Independents as party-affiliated voters, there’s little room for consensus on issues. But most Arizonans agree the state’s slow pace of counting ballots during the 2024 election was unacceptable. To...

Controversy Surrounds Karrin Taylor Robson AZ Gov Launch

February 12, 2025 4:04 pmFebruary 21, 2025 9:44 am

As many have expected, Karrin Taylor Robson announced her second bid for Governor, raising some eyebrows across the Republican party. Robson wrapped herself in what she has labeled “an endorsement” last December from then-President-Elect Donald Trump. Some on the right...

Montenegro Labels Hobbs Budget ‘Fundamentally Flawed’

January 22, 2025 3:40 pmJanuary 27, 2025 9:52 am

Arizona’s financial landscape has become a focal point of debate between Governor Katie Hobbs and Republican legislators, particularly concerning the state’s budget projections and spending priorities. Marge Zylla, the Governor’s legislative and fiscal affairs director, recently presented Governor Hobbs’ budget...

2026 AZ Gov Race Offers Epic Republican Showdown

January 22, 2025 7:11 amJanuary 26, 2025 11:36 am

In the ever-entertaining circus of Arizona politics, the 2026 gubernatorial race promises brutal primary fights. The winners of each party’s fight will emerge as formidable general election challengers. Arizona’s governor, Katie Hobbs (D), faces declining approval ratings, making a 2026...

Hobbs Sparks Backlash over State of the State Address

January 15, 2025 1:31 pmJanuary 23, 2025 12:34 pm

Governor Katie Hobbs delivered her third State of the State address, outlining her 2025 priorities under what she calls the “Arizona Promise,” which includes childcare, affordable housing, security, reproductive freedom, and water conservation. Hobbs reaffirmed her commitment to gutting the Empowerment Scholarship...