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Arizona Gov. Hobbs says affordability is her top issue in Yuma

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs gives her State of the State address in Yuma on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs gives her State of the State address in Yuma on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs was in Yuma on Thursday. She gave a version of her State of the State address with a focus on projects and bills that she says will benefit Arizonans in Yuma and La Paz counties.

Gov. Hobbs highlighted projects here she’s worked on, including adding broadband for ag technology in Yuma, the Future 48 Workforce Accelerator in Wellton and an active management area to protect water resources in La Paz County.

Hobbs is running for re-election in the fall with a focus on affordability for all Arizonans.

“I’m really proud of the progress we’ve made together," Hobbs told KAWC. "But there’s more to do and I’m ready to continue working to deliver for Arizonans particularly in our rural communities around the state.”

Stay tuned to KAWC for much more from Gov. Hobbs’ State of the State address in Yuma.

Victor is originally from West Sacramento, California and has lived in Arizona since 2012. He began his print journalism career in 2004 following his graduation from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Victor has been a reporter for the following daily newspapers: The Monterey County Herald, The Salinas Californian and the Reno Gazette-Journal, where he covered stories including agriculture, education and Latino community news. Victor has also served as a local editor for Patch, a national news organization with hyperlocal websites, in Carmichael, Calif. in the Sacramento area. He also served as the editor for The New Vision, the newspaper for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, which includes Yuma and La Paz counties. Victor lives in Yuma. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends and following most sports.
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