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AP News: Arizona governor makes contraceptive medications available over the counter at pharmacies

Adults in Arizona now have access to over-the-counter birth control thanks to a new order Katie announced this week. Removing these unnecessary barriers will ensure every Arizonan is able to live a free and healthy life.

AZ Family: Gov. Hobbs pledges $1.5 million to fight human and drug trafficking

Katie is helping local law enforcement combat human and drug trafficking by providing $1.5 million in state funds to two Yavapai County police departments – making sure public safety remains a top priority of her administration.

Two executive orders: Protecting one invaluable community

A tweet from Katie Hobbs saying 'Today, I signed two Executive Orders restoring rights and protecting LGBTQ+ Arizonans. I'm proud the State is leading by example on this issue, and we will continue working until Arizona is a place where every individual can participate equally in our economy and our workforce without fear of discrimination or exclusion.'

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KTAR: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs executive orders focusing on school building safety

With her newly signed executive orders, Katie is taking action to ensure every student, regardless of their zip code, has access to safe and modern school facilities. The first restores state-led inspections of school facilities, and the second creates an advisory council that will be used to help improve schools across Arizona.

NBC News: Arizona governor's executive actions ban conversion therapy, allow trans health care

Conversion therapy is a dangerous, debunked practice that is now banned from receiving state support thanks to Katie’s executive order. Additionally, Katie also ensured that gender-affirming health care will now be included under state employee insurance plans.

KNAU: State to invest millions in manufacturing workforce training in rural areas

Katie announced two new manufacturing workforce accelerator programs that will ensure Arizonans living in less urban areas have access to and benefit from manufacturing companies.

AP News: Arizona to invest in manufacturing worker training programs in rural areas

In partnership with local colleges and manufacturing companies, Katie’s newly announced Future48 Workforce Accelerators will help train potential employees and help contribute to the economic growth in the manufacturing and technology industries.

The EV Report: Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Tours Li-Cycle’s Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility in Boost for Green Manufacturing

Recycling lithium-ion batteries is an essential part of securing a clean-energy future. That’s why Katie was happy to tour Li-Cycle’s battery recycling facility in Gilbert, and learn more about this important part of our electrified future.

A billion-dollar difference: Expanding broadband across Arizona

A tweet from Katie Hobbs saying 'I'm excited to announce Arizona will receive nearly $1 billion to expand broadband access and connect all of our communities. With this money, we can help build businesses, create jobs and ensure every Arizonan gets the education they deserve.'

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Navajo-Hopi Observer: Arizona gets $1 billion for broadband, Navajo Nation to work with Hobbs for tribal allocation

It’s important to Katie that this historic investment in broadband supports all Arizonans, including our tribal communities. That’s why she’s working with state agencies to maximize the impact this funding will have on Arizona’s tribal communities.

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