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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.
Arizona governor appoints first Latina and Black justice to state Supreme Court
The appointment of Maria Elena Cruz broadens the racial, geographic and political diversity of the seven-member, Republican-dominated court.
Gov. Katie Hobbs announces her 1st Arizona Supreme Court appointment
Gov. Katie Hobbs announced her first Arizona Supreme Court selection on Wednesday, appointing Judge Maria Elena Cruz to the bench.
Gov. Hobbs announces nomination for Arizona Supreme Court
Gov. Hobbs nominated Judge Maria Elena Cruz to be the Supreme Court’s newest justice. The governor was tasked with nominating a new justice after the retirement of Justice Robert Brutinel last year.
Gov. Hobbs appoints Yuma judge to Arizona Supreme Court
YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. — 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.
Judge Maria Elena Cruz appointed for Arizona Supreme Court
"Her presence on the bench is a historic moment for the state, and reaffirms that the court belongs to the everyday people of Arizona," Hobbs said in a post to X.
Hobbs appoints first Latina and Black justice to Arizona Supreme Court
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Maria Elena Cruz Picked to Be the First Latina and First Black Person on the Arizona Supreme Court
Katie Hobbs appointed Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday, making the state appellate judge from Yuma County the first Latina and first Black person chosen for the state’s high court.
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.
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Allocates Over $60 Million for Water Sustainability and Conservation Efforts
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs invests $60.3 million in water sustainability projects, covering conservation, infrastructure, ...
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Gov. Katie Hobbs wants a $3m legal fund in case Arizona has to sue over Colorado River negotiations
Arizona is hoping for consensus but preparing for a possible legal battle as it negotiates a new multistate agreement over ...
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs lays out priorities to work with state's tribal nations
In her second Tribal State of the State address Hobbs emphasized her commitments, which include missing and murdered ...
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' best budget idea is, sadly, DOA | Opinion
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Arizona sues Trump administration over move to pause federal grants and loans
Arizona has joined a lawsuit aimed at making sure the Trump administration's federal grants pause plan never comes to light.
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Hobbs announces $60 million in water investments statewide
Gov. Katie Hobbs announced $60 million in funding for water projects across Arizona. A statement from the governor’s office ...
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Katie Hobbs pledges $7M for museum's work of giving back Native remains
It is time for the state to take repatriation seriously,” the governor said during her annual Tribal State of the State ...