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.

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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 30, 2025 · 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 ...

Governor Katie Hobbs is focused on making Arizona the best state to live, work, and raise a family. She has delivered by creating good-paying jobs, lowering costs for everyday Arizonans, and fighting for our fundamental freedoms.

2 days ago · Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has appointed Ben Henderson as her new budget director, replacing Sarah Brown. Henderson, who currently serves as Hobbs' director of operations, will assume the budget ...

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 · 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 ...

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.