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 Katie Hobbs Appoints Judge Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme... Governor Hobbs Announces Over $60 Million Investment to Protect Arizona’s... Hobbs Administration to …

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.

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...

10 hours ago · Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' chief budget adviser, Sarah Brown, has resigned. Brown said in her resignation letter she wanted to focus on other parts of her life. Brown's tenure was marked by clashes ...

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 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 ...

1 day ago · Gov. Katie Hobbs has named appeals court Judge Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court. Cruz is the first Latina and first Black Arizonan to serve on the state’s most influential bench.

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 …

Nov 8, 2022 · Katie Hobbs (Democratic Party) is the Governor of Arizona. She assumed office on January 2, 2023. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027. Hobbs (Democratic Party) ran for election for Governor of Arizona. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.