Hobbs, Arizona and Mexican cartels

Arizona Gov. Hobbs signs executive order to combat Mexican cartels, drug trafficking at state's border
Gov. Katie Hobbs' order expands border security operations in four border counties, Yuma, Pima, Santa Cruz and Cochise.
Gov. Katie Hobbs launches task force to combat cartels in Arizona border counties
The task force will work to identify and reduce security vulnerabilities along the border and combat transnational criminal organizations.
Arizona governor signs order ‘to combat the cartels’ and ‘stop drug smuggling’
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) has signed an order “to combat the cartels, stop drug smuggling, and secure Arizona’s border,” the governor said in a Tuesday news release. The executive order requires a joint task force named “Operation Desert Guardian” to be set up by the Grand Canyon State’s Department of Public Safety,
Arizona Gov. Hobbs signs executive order to create joint task force to expand border security
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday signed an executive order she said will direct three state departments to create a joint task force to expand border security in the four border counties including Yuma.
Arizona governor signs order to fight Mexican cartels, drug trafficking at border
Gov. Katie Hobbs' order expands border security operations in four border counties, Yuma, Pima, Santa Cruz and Cochise.
Executive order signed by Arizona governor creates border task force
The executive order states that the Arizona departments of public safety, homeland security and emergency affairs shall create a border task force.
Arizona Senate Republicans reject Gov. Katie Hobbs' nominee to lead Department of Housing
The Senate's Committee on Director Nominations voted in September 2023 not to recommend Joan Serviss for confirmation.
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Hobbs created a $170,000 state contract for former Veterans' Services director
An unsuccessful legislative candidate once tapped by Gov. Katie Hobbs to run the Department of Veterans’ Services has since ...
Arizona Senate resumes work on Gov. Katie Hobbs' nominees, reviving war of words from 2023
Senate Republicans quickly made clear the hearing did not indicate an easing up when it comes to oversight of Gov. Katie ...
Governor Hobbs creates Operation Desert Guardian to expand border security operations
Governor Katie Hobbs has signed an executive order creating a joint task force called Operation Desert Guardian. The order ...
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Every bill Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed in 2025, and why
For a third legislative session, Gov. Katie Hobbs is reprising her role as The Veto Queen. Hobbs already smashed the state ...
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Arizona Lawmaker Urges Governor Hobbs to Address $122 Million Shortfall in State's Developmental Disabilities Program
Arizona legislator criticizes Governor Hobbs for budget mismanagement regarding a $122 million shortfall in the DDD program.
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Battle resumes over Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ department director nominees
The long-running battle between Arizona Senate Republicans and Gov. Katie Hobbs over her department director nominees entered ...
Governor Hobbs says she consulted border sheriffs on new executive order. One says he has no idea what she's talking about.
Operation Desert Guardian aims to combat criminal organizations like cartels with state resources. The Yuma County Sheriff ...