Governor of Arizona Press Releases

Governor Katie Hobbs, Elected Officials, Businesses and Community Leaders Celebrate Arizona's Future Economic Growth with Signing ...

Ballot Measure Could Create Hundreds of Thousands of Good-Paying Jobs Phoenix, AZ– This morning, Governor Katie Hobbs was joined by a bipartisan group of state, tribal, and local elected officials, business and community leaders to celebrate securing …

Governor Katie Hobbs Celebrates the Passage of Prop 400 that Will Create Jobs, Build Businesses, and Secure Arizona’s Economic ...

This was originally posted July 31, 2023. Phoenix, AZ — Governor Katie Hobbs released the following statement in response to the passage SB1102 allowing Prop 400 to go to the ballot in Maricopa County: “Today, bipartisan leaders invested in the future of …

Governor Katie Hobbs Joined by ADOSH and TSMC Arizona to Announce Voluntary Protection Program and Apprenticeship Program

Phoenix, AZ — Governor Katie Hobbs was joined by the Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), and workers to sign a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) covering the TSMC Arizona …

Governor Katie Hobbs Celebrates Grand Canyon National Monument Designation, Meets with Tribal Leaders

Historic Red Butte Airfield, Arizona– Today, Governor Katie Hobbs joined tribal leaders to celebrate the Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument Designation. In May, Governor Hobbs sent a letter to President Biden, Secretary Haaland, …

Governor Katie Hobbs Schedules Meeting with Arizona Utility Companies on Heat Wave Action Plans

Announces $50,000 To Cooling Centers during Historic Heat Wave Phoenix, AZ — After her letter asking utility companies for their action plans responding to a historic heat wave, Governor Katie Hobbs has scheduled a roundtable meeting with utility company …

Governor Katie Hobbs Sends Letter to Superintendent Tom Horne Requesting Plans For Protecting Arizonans’ Privacy

This was originally posted on July 28, 2023. Phoenix, AZ — Today, Governor Katie Hobbs sent a letter to Arizona Department of Education Superintendent Tom Horne requesting detailed plans for protecting the personal data of Arizona students and families. …

Governor Katie Hobbs Statement on New School Voucher Cost Projections

Report Shows Over Half of Voucher Spending New Expense to State Phoenix, AZ– Today, a new memo was released showing Arizona’s school voucher program could cost the state over $943 million, with over 53% of all new K-12 education spending going towards only …

Governor Katie Hobbs Writes Utility Companies Demanding Written Plans, Meeting on Heat Wave

Phoenix, AZ — Governor Katie Hobbs is taking action to protect Arizonans during this year’s unprecedented heat wave. In a letter addressed to the state’s utility companies, Governor Hobbs is requesting information on their action plans with the focus on …

Governor Katie Hobbs Appoints New Members to Finance Authority, Creates New Direction for Community Investment

Phoenix, AZ — Today, Governor Katie Hobbs appointed three new members to the five-member board of the Arizona Finance Authority. These members have the finance, economic development and entrepreneurship background and expertise to advance the Governor’s …

Governor Katie Hobbs Stands By Order Protecting Arizona Women and Doctors from Abortion Prosecutions

Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs sent a letter to Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell standing by her Executive Order protecting Arizona women and doctors from abortion prosecutions.  “I issued this Order, in an effort to provide consistency— …

Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Expanded Access to Over the Counter Contraception Available to Arizonans

Phoenix, AZ — Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the expansion of access to over-the-counter contraception that will soon be available to Arizonans. Arizonans 18 years and older will be able receive contraceptives at their local pharmacy without a …

Governor Hobbs Announces Appointment Of Debra Phelan To Yavapai County Superior Court

Phoenix, AZ — Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of Debra R. Phelan to the Yavapai County Superior Court. Judge Phelan has served on the court as a judge pro tempore since 2019. Prior to that, she was in private practice focusing on …

Governor Katie Hobbs Signs Executive Orders Addressing Safety and Security of School Facilities

Phoenix, AZ– Governor Katie Hobbs signed Executive Orders that will facilitate the modernization of Arizona school buildings and allow for increased safety for Arizona students. In 1998, the Arizona Legislature passed Students FIRST, which requires school …

Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Over $1.5 Million For Yavapai County Law Enforcement

Prescott, AZ — Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced funding of over $1.5 million for the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and the Prescott Valley Police Department. Governor Hobbs has worked closely with local law enforcement to identify specific needs and …

Governor Hobbs Signs Executive Orders Ending Unjust Practices Against LGBTQ+ Arizonans

Phoenix, AZ — Today, Governor Katie Hobbs signed two Executive Orders to ensure the state employee health care plan covers medically-necessary gender-affirming surgery and barring state agencies from funding, promoting, or supporting conversion therapy …

Governor Katie Hobbs Celebrates Nearly $1 Billion to Support Broadband Connectivity in Arizona

Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced Arizona will receive $993.1 million to build infrastructure and deploy technology that will expand high-speed internet access to millions of Arizonans. The announcement comes after Governor Hobbs secured …

June 20th- Governor Katie Hobbs Legislative Action Update

Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Members of the Governor’s Interagency and Community Council on Homelessness and Housing

Phoenix, AZ— Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the members of the Governor’s Interagency and Community Council on Homelessness and Housing, which she reinstated by executive order during her first week in office in January. Governor Hobbs, who …

Governor Katie Hobbs Signs Executive Order Protecting Reproductive Freedom in Arizona

This action occured on June 23, 2023. Phoenix, AZ – Nearly one year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and stripped away rights from millions of Arizonans, Governor Katie Hobbs signed an Executive Order protecting reproductive freedom and …

Governor Hobbs Announces Appointment Of Tribal Leaders To Governor's Water Policy Council

This announcement was originally sent on June 23, 2023. Phoenix, AZ— Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointments of four Tribal officials to the Governor's Water Policy Council.  The Governor’s Water Policy Council expands representation of …