Arizona Budget Battle Looms, Governor Hobbs Admits ‘Tough Year’ Ahead – California Globe

Arizona Budget Battle Looms, Governor Hobbs Admits ‘Tough Year’ Ahead – California Globe

As the 2026 Arizona legislative session nears, Governor Katie Hobbs (D) has acknowledged the challenges after a year of heavy criticism for fiscal mismanagement from Republican lawmakers. Despite the admonishment of legislative leaders, several of her departments are pushing for increased spending. “We’re facing a tough budget year and we’re faced with a lot of uncertainty coming from the federal government,” Hobbs told Capital Media. “We want t…