13 News: Gov. Hobbs lays out vision for state’s future, including pocketbook issues
Katie gave her second State of the State address on Monday, during which she highlighted last year’s accomplishments and shared her plans for 2024: Defending reproductive freedom, making prescription drugs more affordable, and bringing more jobs to Arizona.
Arizona Republic Opinion: Gov. Katie Hobbs gets serious about flipping the Arizona Legislature
Since day one, Katie has promised to deliver results for Arizonans and lead with sanity over chaos. That’s exactly the opposite of what extreme Arizona Republicans have been up to in the state legislature and is why Katie is determined to flip the House and Senate to make even more progress for our state.
Arizona Republic: Arizona State of the State: Gov. Katie Hobbs highlights areas for bipartisan wins
Katie’s not going to let extreme Republicans grind governing to a halt. That’s why she’s working to bridge the partisan divide to address issues impacting Arizonans – including lowering prescription drug costs and making housing more affordable for middle-class families.
Arizona Mirror: Hobbs reaffirms ‘open door’ policy in first ever tribal State of the State address
“You have my word: For as long as I am governor, you will always be welcome on the 9th Floor.” That’s what Katie said during her Indian Nations & Tribes State of the State address, reiterating that she’s dedicated to maintaining a close relationship with tribal communities heading into her second year as governor.
Arizona Family: Gov. Hobbs, GOP-led Legislature may find common ground on border security
Supporting local law enforcement and border communities is a top priority for Katie, and that’s why she’s ready to work across the aisle to provide additional resources for the state’s border operations.
13 News: Education is an investment: Southern Arizona educators applaud Gov. Hobbs’s focus on education in this year’s address
Investing in Arizona’s public schools and addressing the teacher retention crisis is incredibly important to Katie, and after she reiterated this during her State of the State address, educators voiced their appreciation for Katie’s work.
Arizona Mirror: Hobbs dedicates $89 million to help the unhoused, build more affordable housing
Katie announced on Wednesday that $89 million will go toward building over 2,000 new housing units. Additionally, these funds will be allocated to cities and organizations working to provide shelter and support services for unhoused Arizonans.
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