The 19th: The friendships forged in a governors group chat
Katie is part of an exclusive club – she’s one of eight Democratic women governors! The 19th delves into their group chat, where Katie and the other governors share advice, turn to each other for a laugh, and support each other throughout it all.
The Copper Courier: Rep. Gallego and Gov. Hobbs secure win on keeping Arizona gas prices from spiking
Ruben Gallego and Katie Hobbs worked together to prevent gas prices from increasing by urging the Environmental Protection Agency to stop a possible supply-chain issue from impacting Arizonans this summer.
Daily Independent: Hobbs would welcome chance to appoint 2 to Arizona Supreme Court
Two of the Arizona Supreme Court judges who ruled in favor of the barbaric 1864 abortion ban are up for retention this November, meaning voters will have their say in whether or not they keep their positions. Abortion is on the ballot in more ways than one, and Katie is determined to stop anti-abortion extremism.
56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs: Gov. Hobbs visits Luke AFB to support military children
Katie joined military families at Luke Air Force Base for a roundtable discussion focused on education. During the visit, they celebrated Katie passing new legislation that created the Purple Star School Program, a new designation schools can apply for successfully supporting military-connected children.
KVOA: Governor Katie Hobbs signs bill to get more help fighting wildfires in Arizona
A new bill signed by Katie adds Arizona to the Great Plains Interstate Fire Compact, a group of states that can share resources to combat wildfires.
Arizona Family: Gov. Hobbs issues executive order expanding access to contraception in Arizona
As part of her work to restore and protect reproductive freedom in Arizona, Katie just signed an executive order expanding access to contraception — providing free and affordable birth control to more Arizonans.
Arizona Capitol Times: Hobbs signs bipartisan housing bills
Katie recently signed two bills that create more affordable housing for everyday Arizonans. In her written statement, she said this legislation will “expand housing options and help mitigate the effects of rising costs.”
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