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Record-breaking results: Making Arizona the best place to live, work, and raise a family

A tweet from Katie Hobbs saying 'Today, we learned that Arizona’s economy created a record-breaking 56,000 jobs this year. 3,144,600 Arizonans are working, and the median income has jumped by $3,316 since 2019 - the largest gain of any state. These record-setting wins show Arizona truly is the best place to live, work, and raise a family.'

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KTAR: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs expands paid family leave for state employees

Since day one, Katie has fought to do what’s right for working families. That’s why she just expanded paid family leave for state employees from 40 hours to 480 hours of earned leave.

AZ Republic: Gov. Katie Hobbs says Grand Canyon to remain open if federal government shuts down

With a potential GOP-led federal government shutdown looming, Katie is making sure the Grand Canyon National Park stays open. She announced that her administration is preparing to use state resources to ensure Arizonans aren’t punished for Washington’s failures.

Strengthening meaningful relationships: All across the globe

A tweet from Katie Hobbs saying '👋 Greetings from the Taoyuan International Airport! I just landed in Taiwan and am ready to strengthen our ties with critical partners and attract investments to create good-paying Arizona jobs. Follow along as I travel across Taiwan & South Korea to showcase our world-class workforce and dynamic economy. 🧵⬇️'

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Tucson.com: $30M grant to boost sound research at University of Arizona

Katie was proud to celebrate this multi-million dollar investment in sound research: "We see society's biggest challenges as a chance to innovate, problem solve, and forge new horizons, and our public universities like the University of Arizona are a key part of making that happen."

AZ Republic: Hobbs announces 15-year low of Arizona children in foster care, signs new bill

Throughout her time serving in Arizona’s state legislature leading up to today, Katie has used her background as a social worker to prioritize improving the lives of children and families. Recently, she announced that the state has a historically low number of children living in foster care, which is a testament to the tireless efforts she’s contributed to improve the quality of life in Arizona.

Building an Arizona for everyone: Connecting with the Hopi People

A tweet from Katie Hobbs saying 'Since time immemorial, the Hopi People have endured, and are still here today. Their resilience is a testament to their conscientious way of life, their respect and wisdom for all life on earth, and I was humbled to spend the day learning about their history and their current challenges, and discussing the ways we are working together to build an Arizona for everyone.' There are two photos attached, both of Katie smiling with the Hopi People.

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