Kathleen Marie Hobbs (born December 28, 1969) [1] [2] is an American politician and social worker serving as the 24th governor of Arizona since 2023. Hobbs is the first social worker to be elected governor of a U.S. state and is Arizona's fifth female governor.

Governor Hobbs Joins Bipartisan Leaders to Announce Critical Legislation to... Governor Katie Hobbs Appoints Judge Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme... WATCH: 2024 STATE OF …

Sep 28, 2023 · Katie Hobbs stepped down temporarily as governor of Arizona on Wednesday evening, state treasurer Kimberly Yee has revealed. Yee, a Republican, served as acting governor until mid-morning on...

Seeing her home state at a critical turning point, Governor Hobbs made the decision to run for Governor, and in 2022 was elected the fifth woman, and also fifth Arizona native, to lead the state. With over a decade of public service, Governor Hobbs sees her role in government as a continuation of her social work.

Jan 17, 2025 · Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Hobbs released her FY2026 Executive Budget, which invests in critical efforts to support working families and help Arizonans thrive. “To realize the Arizona Promise, we must deliver opportunity, security, and freedom for Arizonans,” said Governor Katie Hobbs. “My Executive Budget reflects my commitment to ...

Jan 3, 2023 · PHOENIX (AP) — Katie Hobbs took the oath of office Monday to become Arizona’s 24th governor and the first Democrat to hold the office since 2009. Hobbs was sworn in during a private ceremony at the state Capitol as she formally took over from Republican Doug Ducey.

Jan 13, 2025 · Gov. Hobbs detailed her goals for housing initiatives, tackling water scarcity, and addressing education concerns with the ESA voucher program.

Jan 13, 2025 · PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs hit on a number of topics, including border, housing and water, during her annual State of the State address on Monday. Hobbs, a Democrat, outlined how she ...

Sep 29, 2023 · Arizona’s governor was out of the state for a day this week, prompting false claims that she’d abruptly resigned or vanished entirely. Here are the facts: CLAIM: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has suddenly resigned, leaving the state’s treasurer in …

Katie modernized the office, fixed faulty and broken systems, and battled misinformation from foreign and domestic sources. In the face of threats to herself, her family, and her colleagues, Katie stepped up and fearlessly delivered a historically secure election for Arizona.