Howard Fischer PHOENIX — Newly sworn-in Gov. Katie Hobbs did something on her first day in office on Tuesday that hasn't been done since the last time Arizona had a Democratic governor: shield more Arizonans from discrimination — at least in state government.
Now the list is expanded to include other traits that cannot be considered in hiring, firing or pay, ranging from gender identity and marital status to culture, creed, social origin and even political affiliation.That, however, appears to have been covered in a 2003 executive order issued by Janet Napolitano. And it remains in effect as neither Jan Brewer nor Doug Ducey, the Republican governors the followed, used their powers to rescind it.
"Gov. Hobbs has been all over the state and she's been hearing from communities who say that they want a state that reflects the values and a state where they feel seen and safe,'' she said."This executive order is one step she's taking to ensure that everyone in Arizona knows that she is the governor for everyone and that these communities can and will be safe.''
"That law should take precedence over any executive order,'' Herrod said. And she said what Hobbs is attempting to do could undermine efforts to ensure that children are placed. Warbelow argues, however, that what Hobbs is doing covers the other things that an adoption or foster care agency — or, for that matter, any organization that has a contract with the state — can and cannot do regarding its own employees.
JFK
Wow! We have a southern border disaster and GovernorHobbs is spending her time on this - useless - she is chasing a problem that doesn’t exists for the most part, typical liberal. failed cheated