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Official Twitter page of Governor Katie Hobbs. 24th Governor of Arizona. Mom, wife, social worker, AFSCME Member.
Apr 22 6 tweets 1 min read
The Civil War-era abortion ban has created nothing but chaos for women & doctors in our state. I promise I'll do everything in my power to protect our reproductive freedoms.

Here’s what I’ve done to put an end to this never-ending assault on our fundamental rights: Image 1️⃣ I signed an executive order removing the ability of county attorneys to prosecute women and doctors for performing or receiving abortions. I refuse to allow extremist county prosecutors to use this ban to lock up women seeking primary health care.
Jun 1, 2023 4 tweets 1 min read
I unveiled the latest study of groundwater conditions across the Phoenix metropolitan area. Families and businesses from around the world come to Arizona in part because we are serious about water management, and that we are the leader in safeguarding groundwater supplies. ⬇️1/4 What the model ultimately shows is that our water future is secure: the Assured Water Supply Program is working. Water supplies for homeowners and businesses are protected. Growth has been planned for, and will continue. 2/4
May 9, 2023 7 tweets 1 min read
For the past three years, the federal government has used Title 42 as a temporary solution to a permanent problem. May 11th, that will come to an end. That’s why today I am announcing the State of Arizona’s Title 42 Preparedness Approach. ⬇️ 1/7 1. Public Safety- I have directed the Arizona Department of Public Safety to assist local sheriffs and law enforcement in maintaining safety and security on Arizona highways and prevent harmful drugs like fentanyl from being brought into our state. 2/7
Apr 12, 2023 10 tweets 2 min read
We've accomplished so much these last 100 days and laid the groundwork for what's to come. I'm so proud to share some highlights of what we've done to move Arizona forward ⬇️ 1/9 ImageImage We launched an Educator Retention Task Force with representatives from across the state. They held their first meeting last week and are eager to find solutions to ensure every classroom has a qualified teacher. 2/9
Sep 23, 2022 9 tweets 3 min read
Today a Citizen Referendum has filed with our office to refer part of HB2853 to the ballot! The committee is reporting 141,714 signatures which is above the min required: 118,823 signatures.

So what happens next? 🧵 1/8 Filing petitions today means the applicable portion of law will not be implemented tomorrow on the General Effective date🛑As long as the petitions continue to meet the min sigs through all the processing, that portion of the law stays on hold. 2/8
Mar 16, 2022 8 tweets 5 min read
Three weeks ago, the Republican Party of Arizona filed a lawsuit attempting to end early voting in Arizona.

I’m the only State official standing up for early voting at the Supreme Court. But that doesn’t mean I’m standing alone. 1/ Thank you to the Inter Tribal Association of Arizona for defending voters’ ability to safely and securely cast an early ballot! 2/
Apr 22, 2021 12 tweets 5 min read
Early last month, I asked @fannkfann to develop clear procedures related to transparency and security for her “audit,” and to make them available publicly.

Seven weeks later, Arizona voters still have almost no information. And what we have learned is not reassuring. 1/ The Senate hired a firm called Cyber Ninjas, whose CEO has a history of spreading election conspiracies 2/

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Jan 21, 2021 20 tweets 17 min read
In March, the Supreme Court will hear Brnovich v. DNC. This case is about an Arizona law found to discriminate against Black, Native, and Latino voters—and it’s an attack on the Voting Rights Act.

I’d like to thank those joining me in standing up for Arizona voters & the VRA 1/ Thank you @JocelynBenson, @NMSOSMaggie, @ShennaBellows, @VermontSOS, @OregonSOS, @NellieGorbea, @MNSteveSimon, and dozens of other current and former elections officials for standing up for Arizona voters & the VRA! 2/
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Nov 5, 2020 5 tweets 2 min read
Your vote is your voice & AZ election officials are working to ensure your voice is heard. There is a lot of misinformation circulating now & we want to make sure you get the real information about your ballot. Here are answers for the top 4 questions we got asked today. 1/5 How do I know if my Election Day ballot was counted? 2/5
Nov 2, 2020 6 tweets 2 min read
Voter intimidation is unlawful. Read this guide and know your rights. #TrustedInfo2020 #Vote Image Image
Sep 15, 2020 4 tweets 2 min read
Dear Postal Customer, if you got this mailer in Arizona you might have some questions. Here is what you need you know for our state. 1/ ✅You must be registered to vote on or before Oct. 5 to participate in the 2020 General Election.

✅You can find voter registration information and/or ballot-by-mail information at Arizona.Vote. 2/