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Hobbs blocks renaming Arizona freeway for Charlie Kirk

Governor vetoes Gilbert senator’s proposal

PHOENIX - Arizonans won't be driving on Charlie Kirk Loop 202 - at least not now.

Gov. Katie Hobbs on Friday vetoed legislation crafted by Senate President Warren Petersen to rename the 78-mile freeway in Maricopa County after the slain controversial leader of Turning Point USA.

The governor said the proposal by the Gilbert Republican, approved by a party-line vote, is flawed because it is "inserting politics into a function of government that should remain nonpartisan.''

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