SE Valley Times

Governor Hobbs is facing criticism over her handling of Arizona's budget issues, specifically regarding the Developmental Disabilities Division (DDD) program. Her critics accuse her of political maneuvering.

"Governor Hobbs’ decision to hold every bill hostage because she didn’t get her way on a blank check is not leadership—it’s political blackmail," said a statement from her political opponents. They argue that Hobbs expanded the DDD program "without legislative approval or funding in place" and is now seeking to resolve the resulting crisis through forceful measures.

House Republicans emphasize that they are working on legislation aimed at financing the DDD program while implementing necessary controls to prevent its collapse. "What the Governor demands is no oversight, no reforms, and no accountability for the financial mess she clearly made. That’s not a solution," they assert.

The statement continues by urging Governor Hobbs to abandon partisan tactics and instead engage in constructive dialogue. "If Governor Hobbs was serious about protecting families, she’d stop the partisan press releases, stop the threats, and finally come to the table. Until then, she’s the one playing political games—at the expense of every Arizonan waiting for her to do her job."

The situation remains tense as both sides hold their positions firmly, leaving the future of Arizona's budget and related programs in a state of uncertainty.