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AZ Republic: Hobbs tells county attorneys she won't rescind executive order on abortion; lawsuit could come next

Katie rejected county attorneys’ request to undo her executive order protecting abortion access. She pledged to continue using her legal authority to protect Arizona women and doctors from being prosecuted for personal healthcare decisions.

AZ Republic: After lull in climate action, Arizona joins group of states and territories pushing for changes

Katie announced that Arizona has joined the bipartisan Climate Alliance! It’s part of her plan to create green jobs, lower energy costs, ensure clean air and water for Arizonans, and prepare for a changing climate.

Working for Workers: Action to Keep AZ Workers Safe

A tweet from Katie Hobbs saying 'During this devastating heat wave, Arizona's workers need relief. I'm proud to take action to keep Arizonans safe from heat-related illnesses and injuries in the workplace.'

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KGUN: Gov. Hobbs touts state boost for technical education

Thanks to the new state budget Katie signed, Pima Community College is receiving nearly $3.7 million — its first state funding in eight years. Katie visited the campus to see first-hand how those funds can help boost technical education and prepare Arizona students for the future.

AZ Republic: 'You have my word': Hobbs pledges action on key issues in Navajo Council speech

Katie recently became the first sitting governor of Arizona to address the Navajo Nation Council while in session! She promised to work with tribal leaders on key issues like water security and the rising number of missing Indigenous people.

AZ Mirror: Hobbs reaffirms commitments to LGBTQ community via vetoes, executive orders

Republicans in the AZ legislature passed bill after bill to restrict LGBTQ+ rights and target LGBTQ+ youth. Katie’s trusty veto pen blocked them all, and her executive orders are making Arizona a safer, more equitable place for our LGBTQ+ neighbors.

AZ Republic: Gov. Katie Hobbs announces $41M for border county law enforcement, $8M for broadband access

In Cochise County, Katie announced $41 million dollars to support police and border patrol and $8 million to close the digital divide with increased access to broadband in rural communities.

Built for the Future: AZ’s State-of-the-Art Semiconductor Facility

A tweet from Katie Hobbs saying 'I’m excited to announce the State of Arizona is partnering with ASU and Applied4Tech for the creation of a new state of the art semiconductor research and development facility! Together, we will create jobs, build businesses and ensure Arizona continues to be the epicenter of the semiconductor industry.'

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