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Arizona Republic: Gov. Katie Hobbs signs $16.1 budget that erases Arizona's nagging deficit

This week, Katie signed Arizona’s new bipartisan state budget that both erases the state’s deficit and makes important investments to support everyday Arizonans.

Katie JOBBS: Creating more opportunities for Arizonans

108,900 new jobs created.
105,599 more people in the workforce.
7.4% increase in average hourly earnings.

Let’s build on that momentum and keep creating jobs for everyday Arizonans.

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The Daily Beast: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs Vetoes Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill

After extreme Republicans passed yet another anti-trans bill, Katie vetoed it. She continues to serve as the last line of defense for protecting LGBTQ+ rights in Arizona.

KVOA: Hobbs joins CVS Health, local advocates to mark new affordable senior housing project

Downtown Tucson will soon have more affordable housing for Arizona’s seniors thanks to a partnership between the state and CVS Health. This project is part of Katie’s commitment to creating more housing options for our state — which she highlighted during her State of the State Address.

Supporting the next generation of leaders: At our nation’s capital

Arizona ✈️ Washington, DC

It was a great morning to send off 275 students to our nation’s capital. These civically minded students from across the state are passionate about strengthening our democracy and creating positive change in their communities.

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KJZZ: Hobbs, Mayes say GOP lawmakers have no standing in Grand Canyon monument case

Extreme Republicans are trying to reverse the national monument designation of nearly 1 million acres of land near the Grand Canyon, but Katie and the Attorney General said they have no basis for their partisan lawsuit.

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