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Hobbs makes first Supreme Court pick
Maria Elena Cruz is Gov. Katie Hobbs' first appointment to the Arizona Supreme Court, a pick that earned praise from both sides of the political aisle. Catch up quick: Before her appointment yesterday, Cruz was a judge on the Arizona Court of Appeals.
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Photo: Arizona Court of Appeals Judge Maria Elena Cruz celebrates her appointment to the Supreme Court on Jan. 29, 2025. (photo credit: Cameron Arcand)
Arizona’s governor appoints first Latina and Black justice to state Supreme Court
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has appointed Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court. The state appellate judge from rural Yuma County will become the first Latina and the first Black person chosen for the state’s high court.
Hobbs names Maria Elena Cruz, the first Latina justice, to Arizona Supreme Court
Gov. Katie Hobbs on Wednesday named Judge Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court, making her the first Latina and first Black high court justice in state history.
Gov. Katie Hobbs appoints Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court
Maria Elena Cruz, a state appeals court judge, is the first Latina and first Black Arizonan to serve on the state’s most influential bench.
Hobbs appoints new AZ Supreme Court judge
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs held a news conference on Jan. 29 to announce the appointment of Judge Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court.
Gov. Hobbs appoints Yuma County judge to Arizona Supreme Court
Gov. Katie Hobbs has selected Arizona Court of Appeals Judge Maria Elena Cruz to fill a seat on the Arizona Supreme Court. Cruz, a Democrat from Yuma County, was announced Wednesday as the governor's choice to fill a seat vacated by Justice Robert Brutinel last year.
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Capitol roundup: Lawmakers take another shot at vetoed starter homes bill
State of play: At a press conference on Wednesday, bill sponsor Rep. Leo Biasiucci, R-Lake Havasu City, said supporters' goal ...
Katie Hobbs' budget director resigns as Legislature, governor negotiate spending plan
Sarah Brown, director of Gov. Katie Hobbs' Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting, said her last day would be Feb. 12.
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Governor Hobbs appoints Maria Elena Cruz, 1st Black and Hispanic woman to Arizona Supreme Court
Gov. Katie Hobbs on Monday placed the first Black and Hispanic woman on the Arizona Supreme Court. The governor chose Maria ...
Gov. Hobbs announces nomination for Arizona Supreme Court
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is set to make a “major announcement” concerning the state on Wednesday morning. Gov. Hobbs' office ...
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Arizona governor's race is a toss-up? If so, Katie Hobbs should be celebrating | Opinion
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is facing what might be the toughest reelection fight for any Democrat in the nation next year. Hobbs won her 2024 race largely because her name was Katie Hobbs ...
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Governor Katie Hobbs announces $60.3 million investment to protect Arizona’s water supply
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has announced a $60.3 million investment aimed at protecting the state’s water supply, according to her office. Hobbs’ office stated that ...