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From Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs criticizing the federal government's handling of a wildfire that is causing destruction at Grand Canyon National Park to a deadly shooting involving sheriff's deputies in the Valley,
Arizona's Governor Katie Hobbs launched the Turquoise Alert to help find at-risk individuals, particularly in Tribal communities.
The Arizona Senate confirmed 12 state agency directors in 2025, but two nominees are pending and one will step down in August without confirmation. Hoffman defended his process as thorough and non-partisan, attributing increased confirmations to improved vetting and nominee quality.
Dana Allmond's $170,000 contract, as senior executive consultant was renewed days before 5% of its staff received letters of termination. Hobbs previously attempted to appoint Allmond to head the Department of Veterans' Services,
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs bipartisan bills, including the BAN Act to prevent land ownership by foreign adversaries.
Gov. Katie Hobbs said repeatedly that Arizona does not have the money to fill in the gaps left by federal Medicaid cuts.