Governor Katie Hobbs Presents a Budget That Will Move Arizona Forward and Lift People Up

Arizona Governor Katie Hobb’s first budget (for the 2023/24 year) totaling about $17.1 billion reflects the Democratic values and commitment to long-term financial stability that was lacking in prior Ducey budgets. More tax cuts for the very wealthy? Nope. A continuation of the expanded school voucher program for the wealthy? Not happening in Governor Hobb’s … Read more

Voracious Corporate Greed And Their GQP Lickspittle Lackeys In The Arizona Legislature

Every GQP-controlled Arizona legislature since Republican Gov. J. Fife Symington III has cut corporate income taxes. Even Democratic Gov. Jnet Napolitano went along with this sop to corporations to smooth her reelection effort in 2006. The biggest corporate tax cuts came under Republican Gov. Jan Brewer and just last year under Republican Gov. Doug Ducey. That is … Read more

In her first State of the State, Governor Katie Hobbs Outlines Her Priorities for a “Resilient, Innovative and Prosperous Arizona for Everyone”

In a call for Arizonans and their public servants “to work together to make a significant impact in the lives and communities of this state today and for years to come by lowering costs and investing in public education, securing our water future, tackling the affordable housing crisis, and other real issues that are holding … Read more

In her First Week in Office, Governor Hobbs is Off to a Fast Start

Governor Katie Hobbs and her team are off to a fast start in the first week of her term. Calling her first actions part of the First 100 Days Initiative, Governor Hobbs has issued three Executive Orders related to Non-Discrimination, Homelessness, and Election Security. The Governor has also continued to make appointments to her governing … Read more