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Lawmakers pressuring Hobbs to sign affordable housing …

3/12/2024
PHOENIX — A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pressuring a reluctant Gov. Katie Hobbs to sign legislation they believe will lead to more affordable housing in Arizona.

Hobbs doesn’t approve of lawmakers taking Israel …

3/4/2024
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs took a slap Monday at state lawmakers from both parties who are taking a week off in the middle of the annual legislative session to go to Israel.

State senators block request to adjourn House for …

3/1/2024
PHOENIX — State senators voted Thursday to deny a request to allow the state House to adjourn for more than a week to allow 17 of its members to take a trip to Israel.

Gilbert lawmaker introduces new version of home-cooked …

1/4/2024
PHOENIX — Stung by a veto last year, Rep. Travis Grantham has introduced a new version of his proposal to expand what kinds of home-cooked foods can be sold to the public.

Hobbs signs legislation to include 911 operators to …

8/23/2023
PHOENIX — The way Melody Hernandez sees it, the trauma incurred by those taking emergency calls from people in crisis and dispatching help is no less than what occurs for her as a paramedic. Only thing is, state law did not require that 911 dispatchers get access to the same counseling.

2023 Preps football preview: Valley Vista

8/21/2023
Monsoon football broke through last season on one of two barriers the program had worked at for more than a decade. Valley Vista can hang its region title banner. The second goal, a 6A playoff win, is exponentially tougher

Hobbs will address home-cooked foods issue when …

8/5/2023
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs promises that she will finally address the question of people being able to sell home-cooked foods on the street when the Legislature reconvenes.

Hobbs vetoes bill making criminals of those who aid …

6/20/2023
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed legislation Tuesday she said could make criminals out of some who aid undocumented migrants.

Hobbs vetoes measure to count ballots by hand

6/16/2023
PHOENIX — Arizona counties won’t get state approval to start counting ballots by hand.

Hobbs vetoes four bills targeting 'drag' shows, …

6/16/2023
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed four bills Thursday designed to target “drag” shows and performers.

Overhauling city zoning regulations not happening at …

6/13/2023
PHOENIX — Efforts to address the rising cost of housing at the Capitol this year have imploded, at least in part because conservative Republicans are unwilling to override local regulations, even with the consent of affected communities.

Hobbs won't say what she wants changed in 'cottage …

5/1/2023
PHOENIX — Nearly two weeks after vetoing a widely popular bill to expand the sale of home-cooked foods, Gov. Katie Hobbs still won’t say what she wants changed in order to get her to sign a new version.