Arizona AG Kris Mayes sues Governor Hobbs over diverting $115M opioid settlement funds for budget deficit relief.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed a lawsuit against Governor Katie Hobbs, arguing that diverting $115M from Arizona's opioid settlement funds for budget deficit relief violates the terms of the settlement. A judge has temporarily blocked the transfer, with Attorney General Mayes claiming that at least 85% of the funds must be used for opioid abatement, not general state operations. The case is ongoing.