Katie Hobbs, Arizona and border security

Arizona Gov. Hobbs signs executive order to combat Mexican cartels, drug trafficking at state's border
Gov. Katie Hobbs' order expands border security operations in four border counties, Yuma, Pima, Santa Cruz and Cochise.
Gov. Katie Hobbs launches task force to combat cartels in Arizona border counties
The task force will work to identify and reduce security vulnerabilities along the border and combat transnational criminal organizations.
Gov. Katie Hobbs boosts Arizona border security with executive order
PHOENIX - Gov. Katie Hobbs signed an executive order to launch Operation Desert Guardian, a new initiative aimed at enhancing border security in Arizona's four border counties.
Arizona governor signs order to fight Mexican cartels, drug trafficking at border
Gov. Katie Hobbs' order expands border security operations in four border counties, Yuma, Pima, Santa Cruz and Cochise.
Arizona governor signs order ‘to combat the cartels’ and ‘stop drug smuggling’
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) has signed an order “to combat the cartels, stop drug smuggling, and secure Arizona’s border,” the governor said in a Tuesday news release. The executive order requires a joint task force named “Operation Desert Guardian” to be set up by the Grand Canyon State’s Department of Public Safety,
Executive order signed by Arizona governor creates border task force
The executive order states that the Arizona departments of public safety, homeland security and emergency affairs shall create a border task force.
Arizona Senate Republicans reject Gov. Katie Hobbs' nominee to lead Department of Housing
The Senate's Committee on Director Nominations voted in September 2023 not to recommend Joan Serviss for confirmation.
Arizona Senate resumes work on Gov. Katie Hobbs' nominees, reviving war of words from 2023
Senate Republicans quickly made clear the hearing did not indicate an easing up when it comes to oversight of Gov. Katie ...
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Arizona Lawmaker Urges Governor Hobbs to Address $122 Million Shortfall in State's Developmental Disabilities Program
Arizona legislator criticizes Governor Hobbs for budget mismanagement regarding a $122 million shortfall in the DDD program.
Federal appeals court ruling preserves ballot access for Arizona's 'federal-only' voters
The 2-1 ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals effectively means registration procedures in Arizona won't change, at least for now.
Governor Hobbs creates Operation Desert Guardian to expand border security operations
Governor Katie Hobbs has signed an executive order creating a joint task force called Operation Desert Guardian. The order ...
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Every bill Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed in 2025, and why
For a third legislative session, Gov. Katie Hobbs is reprising her role as The Veto Queen. Hobbs already smashed the state ...
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Battle resumes over Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ department director nominees
The long-running battle between Arizona Senate Republicans and Gov. Katie Hobbs over her department director nominees entered ...
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs to hold State of the State Luncheon in Yuma
The luncheon is taking place Thursday at the Yuma Civic Center at noon, with the doors opening at 11:45 a.m., and Arizona ...
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Hobbs created a $170,000 state contract for former Veterans' Services director
An unsuccessful legislative candidate once tapped by Gov. Katie Hobbs to run the Department of Veterans’ Services has since ...
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes GOP bill designed to produce faster election results
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a Republican-backed bill designed to speed up the state's ballot counting process and produce faster ...