Katie Hobbs, Arizona and Border Security

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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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,
Operation Desert Guardian: Arizona Gov. Hobbs signs executive order to create border task force
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced she has signed an executive order directing multiple agencies to create a joint task force, expanding security in the state's four border counties.
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.
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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.
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Hobbs creates $170,000 job for ex-agency head she replaced
An unsuccessful legislative candidate who was then hired by Gov. Katie Hobbs to direct the veterans department and later ...
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 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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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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Governor, legislature battle over disability funding
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.