Rep. David Livingston of Peoria, who chairs the House Appropriations Committee, said Republicans who control the Legislature won't stand for Hobbs' plan

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs faces criticism from House Republicans for a budget proposal that reportedly neglects water security and the housing crisis, with funds directed elsewhere.

The political persona of Katie Hobbs has always been a bit obscured, at least to me. The rawest glimpse came after Dobbs overturned Roe ’s finding of a constitutional right to an abortion.

A Republican lawmaker who plays a key role in negotiating the state budget with Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday pronounced the Democrat's plan to cut $150 million in

A Republican lawmaker who plays a key role in negotiating the state budget with Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday pronounced the Democrat's plan to cut $150 million in

The head of the House Appropriations Committee has a message for Gov. Katie Hobbs and other Democrats: If the state will not allow students at Christian universities to

Gov. Katie Hobbs’ budget proposal aims to reduce spending on private school vouchers — which her staff described as an “entitlement” for wealthy Arizonans.

A sweeping proposal that would strip larger Arizona cities and towns of the right to set standards for single family home lot and building sizes and bar their ability to set design standards is back with minor changes after Gov.

Hobbs did not nominate her past pick to lead the Department of Economic Security, Angie Rodgers, who has led the agency for about two years. Instead, Hobbs nominated former director Michael Wisehart to return to the role. The Governor's Office was tight-lipped about the change.

Gov. Katie Hobbs released her plan to fund state services for a year, including proposals on child care, private school vouchers and public safety.

On a party-line vote, an Arizona House committee advanced a GOP-backed bill that would require the state’s 15 counties to eliminate voting centers and force voters to return precinct-based polling places.

That helped supporters, including Hobbs, quash a bid by Sen. Jake Hoffman, R-Queen Creek, to abolish the authority, divide its duties among other state agencies and repeal some of the tax credits that have been used as incentives. That still leaves the issue of border security.