US EditionGov. Hobbs calls for tax cuts in State of State Address
Governor Hobbs proposes $200 million middle-class tax cut funded by new fees on data centers and short-term rentals, starting with a $20 million Arizona Affordability Fund.
- On Jan. 12, Governor Katie Hobbs delivered the 2026 State of the State to a joint session at the Arizona State Capitol, giving lawmakers their first look at her agenda for the session.
- Governor Katie Hobbs framed the speech around household strain and water security, saying, `I think we can all agree that Arizonans are struggling with increased costs, medical costs, groceries, and they need some relief` as she sought bipartisan support.
- Hobbs proposed specific new fees and dedicated affordability funds, including a $3.50 short-term rental fee and a $20,000,000 Arizona Affordability Fund plus $2,500,000 for housing acceleration.
- Republican leaders signaled resistance to key proposals, with Sen. Jake Hoffman, R-Queen Creek, leading obstruction efforts and GOP lawmakers presenting an alternative tax plan last week.
- With every legislative seat up this year, the session carries high stakes as Governor Katie Hobbs will release the executive budget on Jan. 16 amid more than 200 bills filed for the 57th Arizona Legislature.
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AFP-Arizona Calls Out Hobbs’ State of the State, Sets Clear Legislative Priorities
Phoenix, AZ — Americans for Prosperity Arizona (AFP-AZ) released the following statement in response to Governor Katie Hobbs’ State of the State Address while outlining its legislative priorities for the 2026–2027 term. AFP-AZ State Director Stephen Shadegg said: “Once again, Katie Hobbs offered plenty of talk but no real solutions for the challenges facing Arizonans. From housing affordability to regulatory overreach, Arizonans are not looking …
Hobbs pitches targeted tax cuts, water limits in election-year State of the State
PHOENIX – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Monday laid out a series of mainly cautious new initiatives Monday that aim to build on housing, water and business climate improvements she's championed during her three years as governor.
State of the State: Hobbs pushes affordability, education and water issues
PHOENIX – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Monday laid out a series of mainly cautious new initiatives Monday that aim to build on housing, water and business climate improvements she’s championed during her three years as governor.
Hobbs touts affordability in fourth State of the State address
Hobbs enters election year pitching affordability agenda as Republicans promise competing vision
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs steps down from the podium on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives building on Jan. 12, 2026, after giving her annual state of the state address. (Photo by Caitlin Sievers/Arizona Mirror)Affordability, water security and education: Republicans and Democrats in Arizona state government can at least agree that they aim to address these familiar issues in 2026. These are the same issues that lawmakers and Gov. …
Hobbs focuses on affordability, bipartisanship in fourth State of the State
Key Points Gov. Katie Hobbs’ fourth State of the State address focused on affordability and bipartisanship Republican leadership indicated most of Hobbs’ proposals would be dead on arrival Hobbs’ address kicked off a likely contentious session in a competitive election year Gov. Katie Hobbs focused on affordability and bipartisanship during her fourth State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature on Monday, kicking off what…
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