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politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"Arizona Governor Hobbs Signs 'Tamale Bill' and Declares Pluto as State Planet"

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed a bill legalizing the sale of home-made tamales and other cottage food products, after vetoing a similar bill last year. The legislation, which will take effect 90 days after the end of the legislative session, includes labeling requirements and a definition of a "home kitchen" to prevent commercial loopholes. The bill aims to expand the list of allowable cottage foods and includes safeguards such as food handling classes and registration with the Arizona Department of Health Services. The governor's previous veto and comments had sparked controversy and anger among lawmakers, particularly from the Hispanic community, but the revised bill has now gained her approval.

via Arizona Capitol Times|

#arizona #cottage-food-products #governor-katie-hobbs

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"Arizona Governor Signs Tamale Bill and Declares Pluto as State Planet"

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed HB 2042, expanding the types of food that can be legally sold after being made in home kitchens, including items with meat, with specific preparation and temperature requirements. Last year, a similar bill was vetoed due to concerns about foodborne illness, but this year's version includes stricter regulations such as defining "home kitchen," labeling requirements, and mandatory food preparation courses and registration with the Department of Health Services.

via Arizona's Family|

#arizona #food-safety #governor-katie-hobbs

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs Vetoes Housing Reform Bill

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed the "Arizona Starter Homes Act," calling it "expansive" and "a step too far." The bill aimed to make homes in Arizona more affordable by banning certain minimum lot sizes and square footage requirements for new developments. Gov. Hobbs cited concerns over potential unintended consequences, including increased housing density near military installations and public safety issues raised by firefighters. Proponents, including State Rep. Analise Ortiz, expressed disappointment, calling the bill a bipartisan solution to the state's housing crisis.

via FOX 10 News Phoenix|

#arizona #arizona-starter-homes-act #governor-katie-hobbs

immigration2 years ago•2 min saved

Arizona Governor Deploys National Guard to Southern Border Amid Migrant Influx

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed an executive order to send the National Guard to the southern border to assist with enforcement activities, including fentanyl interdiction, analytical support, and human trafficking enforcement efforts. The move comes after the Lukeville Port of Entry was closed due to a surge of migrants. The National Guard will be working in a support role, providing administrative assistance to the Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement agencies. The number of guardsmen needed is currently unknown.

via FOX 10 News Phoenix|

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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Arizona Governor Demands $512M Reimbursement from Biden for Border Security Failure

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, has demanded over $512 million in federal reimbursement from President Joe Biden for the state's spending on the southern border crisis. Hobbs accused Biden of failing to secure the border as Customs and Border Protection encounters with migrants reached a one-day high of 12,000. The governor criticized the closure of the Lukeville border crossing, calling it an "unmitigated humanitarian crisis" and urged for National Guard members to be mobilized to assist in reopening the crossing. Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema also criticized the closure and demanded better solutions from the Biden administration.

via Daily Mail|

#arizona #federal-reimbursement #governor-katie-hobbs

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Gov. Hobbs Takes Action on Lukeville Border Closure and Requests Reimbursement from Biden"

Governor Katie Hobbs plans to visit the Lukeville Port of Entry on Saturday amid its closure, which began on December 4. The closure was implemented to redirect personnel to assist with border security. Local businesses are struggling, and residents are facing longer travel times. Governor Hobbs announced Operation SECURE, an effort to mobilize additional state resources for border security. The operation includes the creation of a new Border Security Office and the potential mobilization of up to $5 million for the National Guard. Hobbs has also urged President Joe Biden to utilize National Guard members to support the reopening of the port of entry.

via ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix|

#border-closure #border-security #governor-katie-hobbs

weatherenvironment2 years ago•1 min saved

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Declares State of Emergency for Deadly Heat Wave

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has declared a State of Emergency due to a historic heat wave that has affected parts of the state this summer. The declaration aims to support local heat relief efforts and includes the allocation of $200,000 to address heat-related exposure in specific counties. The governor has also issued an Executive Order to establish cooling centers, coordinate heat relief efforts, propose policy changes for future heat resiliency, identify resource needs, and ensure efficient use of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds. The heat wave, which saw Phoenix and its suburbs endure a record-breaking 31 consecutive days of temperatures above 110 degrees Fahrenheit, prompted the state of emergency.

via FOX 10 News Phoenix|

#arizona #cooling-centers #governor-katie-hobbs

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Arizona Governor to Decide Fate of Proposition 400 Transportation Funding

Governor Katie Hobbs has signed Proposition 400 into law, which will provide 20 years of funding for road and transportation improvements in Maricopa County. The proposition will continue a half-cent sales tax for another 20 years, securing the county's economic future. However, there are conditions attached to the funding, including limitations on light rail expansion and bus lines that do not meet efficiency standards. The passage of the bill has received support from Valley Metro, lawmakers, and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, although she expressed disapproval of certain contingencies that would cut revenue to cities. Voters in Maricopa County will have the opportunity to vote on Proposition 400 in the November election.

via ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix|

#funding #governor-katie-hobbs #maricopa-county

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Arizona Governor Hobbs Takes Action to Protect Abortion Rights and Providers

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed an executive order aimed at preventing the criminalization of abortion in her state. The order bans the extradition of individuals involved in abortion-related cases in other states, bars Arizona’s state agencies from being involved in abortion-related investigations, and establishes an advisory council to make recommendations for expanding access to sexual and reproductive health care. The order effectively bars Arizona’s county attorneys from prosecuting abortion-related crimes by redirecting criminal prosecution duties for all pending and future abortion-related cases to the state’s attorney general. Republicans in the state legislature are pushing back on the order and questioning its legality.

via The Washington Post|

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politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Arizona Governor to Veto Republican-Backed Transportation Sales Tax Proposal

Governor Katie Hobbs of Arizona will veto a proposal by Senate Republicans to extend a sales tax that funds transportation projects in Maricopa County. The half-cent sales tax has been in place since 1985 and is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2025. Hobbs recently unveiled a plan where 40% of the tax revenue would go to freeways, 22% for arterial roads, and 38% for transit projects like buses. However, Republican’s plans are different than the governor. Republicans are looking to lower the overall half-cent sales tax, increase freeway allocation to 46% and prohibit light rail expansion.

via Arizona's Family|

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politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Gov. Hobbs vetoes multiple controversial bills in Arizona.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited schools from referring to transgender students by their preferred names or pronouns. The bill would have required schools to use the name and pronoun assigned to the student at birth, unless parental permission was granted. Hobbs called the legislation an attack on transgender children and said that everyone should have the freedom to be who they are without fear of harassment or judgment. Transgender rights have become a target in GOP-majority state legislatures like Arizona.

via ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix|

#arizona #education #governor-katie-hobbs

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Arizona Governor vetoes bills impacting Rio Verde Foothills water supply.

Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed HB2441, a bill that would have required large cities like Scottsdale to execute an agreement with a third party to treat and transport water to a standpipe and allow water to be hauled to homes outside the city's water service area under certain provisions. Scottsdale officials were calling for the governor to veto the bill, stating that it would force them to be a utility for non-residents and violate their drought management plan. Rio Verde Foothills residents have been without a main water source for months.

via ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Arizona's $17.8 Billion Budget: Compromises and Controversies.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Republican leaders have agreed on a $17.8 billion budget, which will be the largest in state history. The budget includes a $260 million one-time rebate for families, $150 million for the state's housing trust fund, and eliminates results-based funding for high-performing K-12 schools. However, Democrats are unhappy with the lack of cap or cuts on universal school vouchers and underfunding of their agencies. The budget bills now go to the full House and Senate for consideration.

via ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix|

#arizona #budget #democrats

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Arizona Governor's Aide Resigns Before Budget Release Including Child Tax Rebate and School Vouchers.

Deputy Director of Public Affairs & Legislative Director Rebecca Beebe has resigned from her position in Governor Katie Hobbs' office just hours before the release of the Arizona state budget. Beebe was appointed to her role in January and had extensive experience with state-level policy. The news comes as the state releases its plan to handle an anticipated influx of migrants on the Southern Border. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos echoed that the crisis at the border is a federal issue.

via Arizona's Family|

#arizona-state-budget #governor-katie-hobbs #pima-county-sheriff-chris-nanos

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Controversy Surrounding Nashville Shooting and Trans Activism.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs' press secretary, Josselyn Berry, resigned after posting a controversial tweet that appeared to encourage gun violence just hours after a mass shooting at an elementary school in Tennessee. The tweet featured a screencap of the 1980s film "Gloria" with a woman holding two guns with the caption reading; "Us when we see transphobes." Critics, primarily those from the conservative branches of the Arizona legislature, called the tweet disturbing and highly inappropriate. Twitter removed the post, with a notice saying that Berry had violated the platform's rules.

via Arizona's Family|

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