Katie Hobbs, Arizona and Mexican cartels

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.
Governor Hobbs signs executive order to tackle cartels and drug trade in Arizona
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed an executive order to fight cartels and drug trafficking. The joint task force will be dedicated to dismantle criminal syndicates and protecting Arizona's 370-mile southern border.
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.
Southern border state governor takes on cartels and security with signing of executive order
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed an executive order this week to establish a multi-agency task force to take on cartels and secure the border.
Arizona governor partners with Trump administration to combat cartels
Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) announced a new border security initiative in the Grand Canyon State that includes a new partnership with federal authorities. On Tuesday, the governor signed an executive order to create a task force gathering multiple state agencies,
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,
Arizona's Democratic Governor Launches Partnership With Trump Admin To Tackle Border-related Crimes
Katie Hobbs signed an executive order to launch Operation Desert Guardian, seeking to curb drug smuggling along the southern border.
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.
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Launches Operation Desert Guardian to Strengthen Border Security
Gov. Hobbs launches Operation Desert Guardian to enhance Arizona border security and combat criminal activities.
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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Hobbs, Republican lawmakers spar over funding for families with disabled children
Gov. Katie Hobbs lashed out Wednesday at Republican lawmakers, accusing them of using families with children with developmental disabilities as “pawns” in the fight over the budget.
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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.
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes GOP election bill, but Republicans have a backup plan
The bill that aimed to speed up election results was the first passed by the Legislature this year — and the first to meet ...
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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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'We're talking about a death sentence': Families plead for fix to budget crisis for disability services
Families and advocates for Arizonans with disabilities rallied at the Arizona State Capitol, demanding a fix for a budget shortfall threatening crucial state services.