Katie Hobbs made history on Monday, becoming the first sitting Arizona governor to address the Navajo Nation Council, congratulating the council on its 100 years as a governing body and discussing her office’s commitment to Arizona’s tribal nations.
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LGBTQ+ AZ Advocate Reacts to Gov. Hobbs Executive Orders
It’s been just over two weeks since Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs issued two-pro LGBTQ+ executive orders which ensure gender-affirming care is covered by state health plans and prohibits state agencies from funding or supporting what is known as conversion therapy
Arizona’s ‘Radically Different’ and Hyper-Partisan Legislature
The Arizona legislature has been in session for 184 days with no end in sight. Of the many things one could say about this unique session, which has been filled with a half-dozen extended breaks, one thing has been certain for many Capitol regulars: This session has been more tense, more partisan and contentious than previous sessions.
Report: Arizona Ranks Poorly in Overall Child Well-Being
New data ranks Arizona 39th in the country for overall child well-being.
Arizona Gas Prices Decline, Despite National Increase
Here in Arizona the price of gas per gallon has fallen to $4.211.
Vegas Golden Knights Win First Stanley Cup
Vegas sealed the series victory in five games, triumphing before an ecstatic, franchise-record crowd of 19,058 at T-Mobile Arena.
Chad Campbell, Former Dem Legislative Leader, Will be Katie Hobbs’ New Chief of Staff
After several staff shake ups in the past few months, Gov. Katie Hobbs has hired former Arizona House of Representatives Democratic Leader Chad Campbell as her new chief of staff.
Hobbs Flies LGBTQ Pride Flags on the AZ Executive Tower for First Time Ever
Gov. Katie Hobbs decorated the Ninth Floor balcony with four pride flags. The Democrat, a staunch supporter of LGBTQ rights, vowed in a statement to continue working to ensure equality for all Arizonans.
Mothers in Arizona and Across the U.S. Depend on Medicaid | Opinion
Research shows the U.S. mortality rate is more than three times higher than other industrialized nations, with an average of 24 deaths per 100,000 births in 2020. This crisis, however, overwhelmingly impacts mothers of color.
Gila River Indian Community Breaks Ground on Pipeline Project to Address Colorado River Drought
Only a month after finalizing funding agreements, the Gila River Indian Community broke ground on its new Reclaimed Water Pipeline Project to help the community with water resources and conserve more water in Lake Mead.