Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs violated state law by appointing 13 deputy directors without Senate approval, according to Maricopa County Superior Court.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs was ruled to have violated state law by appointing 13 individuals as deputy directors without Senate approval. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney stated that Hobbs gave the deputies the same duties and powers as Senate-confirmed directors, breaching Arizona law. The judge will schedule a future hearing to see if both parties can resolve the issue without further court orders.

June 05, 2024
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