Hobbs, Arizona and border security

Gov. Katie Hobbs launches task force to combat cartels in Arizona border counties
Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, signed an executive order on Monday creating what is dubbed Operation Desert Guardian. "I’m proud to launch Operation Desert Guardian to combat the cartels, stop drug smuggling and human trafficking,
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.
Katie Hobbs boosts Arizona border security with executive order
PHOENIX - Gov. Katie Hobbs took a significant step to enhance border security by signing Executive Order 2025-01, launching Operation Desert Guardian. This new initiative will bolster efforts in Arizo
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 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.
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.
Governor Hobbs says she consulted border sheriffs on new executive order. One says he has no idea what she's talking about.
Operation Desert Guardian aims to combat criminal organizations like cartels with state resources. The Yuma County Sheriff ...
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. The order ...
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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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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.
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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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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Every bill Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed in 2025, and why
For a third legislative session, Gov. Katie Hobbs is reprising her role as The Veto Queen. Hobbs already smashed the state ...
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MAGA hates Arizona Gov. Hobbs more than it loves the Grand Canyon | Opinion
Arizona's governor decried the mess that staff and project cuts have wreaked on the Grand Canyon and reaped the wrath of Trump supporters for it.
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes GOP bill designed to produce faster election results
Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a Republican-backed bill designed to speed up the state's ballot counting process and produce faster ...