Arizona’s Family: Gov. Hobbs highlights workforce growth, community college in Flagstaff
Katie visited Flagstaff on Friday to talk about Arizona’s focus on growing our workforce and supporting community colleges, which are important economic drivers in our state. With nationwide labor shortages, Coconino Community College is helping students get the experience they need to land good-paying jobs.
KYMA: Arizona Governor hosts State of the State Luncheon in Yuma
Arizona Mirror: Hobbs creates the ‘Operation Desert Guardian’ task force to fight Mexican drug cartels
Katie announced a joint task force with the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, the Department of Public Safety, and the Department of Homeland Security, along with local law enforcement and the federal government. Operation Desert Guardian will combat cartel activities and protect our communities from criminals and drugs.
Arizona Republic: Gov. Hobbs won't use state dollars at Grand Canyon for 'bailing out' Trump
While Donald Trump and DOGE cut federal jobs and funding, Katie is standing strong — and will not use state funds to bail out the Trump administration’s reckless actions. She condemned his decision to eliminate jobs at the Grand Canyon, which is already leading to long lines at the popular tourist destination, but the Trump administration will have to own this decision.
Securing a historic investment: TSMC’s status as the epicenter of chip manufacturing and innovation in America

Arizona’s Family: Arizona governor talks potential impacts of tariffs on Mexico during Yuma visit
While Donald Trump toys with tariffs on products from Mexico, Katie is warning him of the dangers and impacts of these tariffs on everyday Arizonans and our small businesses. Consumers will see increases in grocery prices, and critical industries like semiconductor manufacturing face rising costs.
KJZZ: Hobbs calls on Republicans to address looming funding crisis for Arizonans with disabilities
Katie is demanding Republican legislators stop their partisan obstructionism and approve necessary funding for Arizona’s Division of Developmental Disabilities, a key office that provides Medicaid funding to over 40,000 Arizonans with disabilities.
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