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2 days ago · Gov. Katie Hobbs Mamta Popat, Arizona Daily Star, File 2024 Howard Fischer is a veteran journalist who has been reporting since 1970 and covering state politics and the Legislature since 1982.
2 days ago · PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs on Wednesday vetoed five bills changing water laws in Arizona, concluding they would cause more harm than good. The governor rejected an extensive measure that would have allowed the construction of new subdivisions in certain areas of the state which are dependent on groundwater.
1 day ago · Over the weekend, the Legislature adjourned for the year — but Hobbs’ water policy advisor Patrick Adams insists something can still be done. “If consensus can be reached on a rural groundwater policy solution, I am here today to tell you that Gov. Hobbs will consider calling a special session to enact this critical legislation,” Adams ...
4 days ago · It was the legislative session that could’ve been on water. Everyone talked a good game. Gov. Katie Hobbs kicked off the session warning lawmakers that if they didn’t act on water, she would ...
2 days ago · By Matthew Holloway | The State of Arizona has passed a balanced budget through the Republican controlled House and Senate not only hammering down a $1.4 billion shortfall in projected tax revenues but actually expanding and reforming the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA), and School Tuition Organization (STO) eligibility, much to Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs'
2 days ago · Despite clearly being stressed over the investigation, Hobbs signaled that she is confident that her Democrat colleague’s investigation will find “that we acted in the best interest of Arizonans.” WATCH: Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Snaps at Reporter When Asked About Attorney General’s Investigation into $400K Pay for Play Scheme
2 days ago · Gov. Katie Hobbs Mamta Popat, Arizona Daily Star Hobbs also signed the documents making up the $16.1 billion spending plan for the budget year that begins July 1.
