Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' remarks in her first State of the State address, as prepared for delivery:
We are all here because we care deeply about Arizona — its natural beauty, its abundant opportunities and, most of all, its resilient, diverse, and incredible people. If you’re ready to make real progress on the issues that matter most to the people of this state, then my door will always be open. One of the things I learned as a social worker is the power of prosperity — when families are doing well, so many other things start going the same way. And while every issue we face has complexities, one thing that’s not complicated is that the easiest way to change someone’s life is to offer them the opportunity for a new or better job.
To all of Arizona’s diverse, vibrant, and strong communities, from Page to Patagonia: You have built our state into the incredible place it is today. As we go forward into the future, it will take all of us — all of us — to maintain our strength, fix our deficiencies, and blaze new trails for the generations that follow.
We have some of the best K-12 schools in the country — but the state has long failed to live up to its obligation to adequately invest fairly in public education in every community, and we see the results of that with high teacher vacancy rates and some districts with crumbling infrastructure. As I said in my inaugural address, I’m an optimist — especially when it comes to Arizona. I believe we are the greatest state in this nation. I believe in our educators and our students. I believe in the men and women who protect our public safety every day. I believe in our innovators, risk takers, and entrepreneurs. I believe in our public servants. I believe in the future of our incredible state — and I know you do too.
My hope is that when you leave here today, you understand that I and my administration are committed to action and to improving the lives of every Arizonan. And if you are committed to those same ideals, then I am ready to work side-by-side with you — no matter your party registration. As part of last year’s budget negotiations, a promise was made that a special session would be called to override this limit that’s based on an out-of-date, 40-year-old funding formula that’s holding our public schools hostage.We must make this right. If we do not, this ticking time bomb will explode and force a 1.3 billion dollar cut that would be one of the largest in our state’s history.
the fraud who stole the gov's seat speaks with forked tongue
Wow she came out of the basement?
An eight sided sign a preview of trouble ahead big time ?
How she able to give a State of the State address when she became governor a couple days ago?
She’s not the legitimate governor and will never be. FakeGovernor StolenElection
Abortion rights was never a real issue, just a political tool.
How many months until we recall the 🦇💩🤪🤡
I thought the speech was great. Messaging was on point.
AZ, per the legislation and court processes, does not have “vouchers” ESAs (scholarships) reflect the 75% (deep/wide polling) who support using THEIR OWN edu taxes to pick schools Are NOT “taxpayer” funds “Vouchers” & “taxpayer funds” used to scare/inflame/lie Nasty/dishonest
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