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AZ Central: Hobbs' budget is a win for Democrats and Arizona

Last week, Katie signed Arizona’s bipartisan state budget, making historic investments in affordable housing, fixing roads and bridges, public schools, Tribal communities, and expanding health insurance access to thousands of kids throughout Arizona.

KJZZ: Arizona governor and AG announce crackdown on massive Medicaid fraud

In partnership with Attorney General Kris Mayes, Katie announced that they are taking action against 100+ health care providers accused of defrauding the state of millions of dollars, which as a result, disproportionately affects Arizona’s Tribal communities.

ABC 15: Governor Hobbs touts budget win and money for affordable housing, homelessness

Part of Arizona’s new bipartisan state budget includes $150 million for the State Trust Housing Fund, which will be used to support rent and utility assistance programs, build more affordable housing, and help prevent evictions.

Putting pen to paper: Governor Katie Hobbs signs Arizona’s bipartisan state budget

A tweet from Katie Hobbs saying 'Yesterday, I signed a bipartisan budget into law. While it isn’t perfect, it's an important step towards making housing more affordable, building more roads, bridges and broadband access, expanding children’s health insurance, and investing in our public schools. I’m glad Democrats and Republicans were able to come together in support of these critical policies.'

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News 4 Tucson, KVOA: Gov. Hobbs details 5-point approach as Title 42 expires

In preparation for Title 42’s expiration, Katie announced a 5-point plan focused on public safety, partnerships, transportation, emergency shelter, and executive action. This comes after Katie’s recent visits to the border to meet with border officials and local communities to hear their firsthand perspectives.

AZ Mirror: Katie Hobbs vetoes anti-trans, gun bills

Extreme Republicans in Arizona’s state legislature are keeping Katie’s veto pen inked and well-primed by continuing to send her unnecessary, restrictive bills targeting transgender Arizonans and loosening gun safety regulations.

Katie’s Water Policy Council: Tackling Arizona’s water challenges head-on

A tweet from Katie saying 'Yesterday, I convened the first meeting of my Water Policy Council. There is no doubt that the water challenges we face today are significant. But I am confident that by coming together we can solve them and ensure the continued prosperity of our state.'

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AZ Mirror: AZ Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Task Force holds first meeting

For too long, Arizona’s Tribal communities have felt ignored by past elected officials. Katie’s working to change that, which is why she created a new task force dedicated to addressing the missing and murdered Indigenous peoples crisis.

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