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AZ Central: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs issues executive order to limit prosecutions related to abortion

As the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade nears, Katie is taking action to protect Arizonans’ reproductive freedom. Her executive order limits abortion-related prosecutions and creates The Governor’s Advisory Council on Protecting Reproductive Freedom to support the expansion of accessible reproductive health care in Arizona.

KGUN9: City of Tucson receives $2.7 million from Governor Hobbs to address homelessness

Katie’s newly established Homeless Shelter and Services fund is providing necessary funding to the City of Tucson to address the housing shortage and help folks who are experiencing homelessness. The city plans to use these funds to expand Tucson’s shelter services.

ABC15: Governor signs legislation to restore water to Rio Verde Foothills

When a severe drought threatened the water supply for Rio Verde residents, Katie took action and signed bipartisan legislation that delivered relief and security to the Rio Verde community.

Courthouse News Service: Arizona governor delivers for parched Rio Verde Foothills

"This bipartisan bill shows that when we put politics aside, we can come together to solve problems for everyday Arizonans." That’s what Katie said after signing critical legislation that ensures Rio Verde residents have access to clean water.

Democracy Docket: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs Has Vetoed Over 20 Election Bills So Far

Coming off an election season riddled with baseless conspiracies, Katie knew extreme Republicans were going to send a wave of anti-democratic legislation to her desk. However, thanks to Katie’s veto stamp, not a single sham bill of theirs has become law.

KJZZ: Hobbs, Democrats announce plan to codify protections for birth control

Katie is proud to join Arizona State Rep. Athena Salman in announcing the Arizona Right to Contraception Act — legislation ensuring every Arizonan has safe, legal, quality access to birth control.

Fox10: 'Intolerance has no place in Arizona': Drag show-related bills vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs

Drag performers became the latest scapegoat for GOP attacks during this past legislative session, but thankfully, Katie blocked every single bill extreme Republicans sent to her desk that attacked drag performers, LGBTQ+ Arizonans, and trans youth.

Never backing down: Taking action to protect the right to contraception

A tweet from Katie Hobbs saying 'Reproductive freedoms are under threat. That’s why I was proud to join Rep. @AthenaSalman to announce my support for the Arizona Right to Contraception Act, which will ensure all Arizonans have the right to access birth control. I will never back down in the fight to protect our freedoms.'

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KTAR News: Gov. Hobbs hopes to ensure access to birth control during next legislative session

Katie is making codifying the right to birth control a top priority for Arizona’s next legislative session, because every Arizonan deserves to have safe, legal access to contraception.

KAWC: Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoes legislation that would make criminals out of people who serve undocumented immigrants

When extreme Republicans tried pushing a bill that would target folks who help people seeking asylum, Katie vetoed the legislation and made a statement imploring Republicans to propose real, compassionate solutions for our border communities rather than attack immigrants and the organizations who support them.

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