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Former Arizona governor Jan Brewer, one of the most powerful Republicans in the state, at one time is working against the MAGA branch of the party in Maricopa County's elections this November. She has endorsed several incumbents in a series of county races this fall. Incumbents who are being challenged by far-right candidates.
Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs’ has her own plans to overhaul rural groundwater regulation that she teased in her State of the State address Monday. But Hobbs will have to get those plans past Rep. Gail Griffin (R-Hereford), who has a history of blocking regulation in rural communities.
It’s the start of a new year and that means the front page of the Arizona Republic this week features the Arizonans of the Year.It’s a spot that’s been held by many of the great leaders in Arizona in years past, and this year the title goes to two tribal leaders here: Stephen Roe Lewis, governor of the Gila River Tribe and Colorado Indian Tribes Chairwoman Amelia Flores.
Gov. Katie Hobbs is spicing up her water policy council with the appointment of a chile farmer, following the withdrawal of former members who accused the council of failing to consider agricultural interests.Hobbs announced Thursday that fourth-generation farmer Ed Curry is the newest addition to the Governor’s Water Policy Council.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed an executive order Thursday to encourage state employees to volunteer as poll workers in upcoming elections.