Arizona AG declines to charge Gov. Katie Hobbs over pay-to-play allegations
PHOENIX (AP) — State prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs over allegations that she took part in a pay-to-play scheme with a group home company that…
The Arizona Attorney General, Kris Mayes, decided not to file criminal charges against Governor Katie Hobbs in connection with allegations of a pay-to-play scheme. The governor is accused of giving preferential treatment to Sunshine Residential Homes, a group home company, following a contribution of $100,000 to her inaugural celebration in 2022.
The investigation revealed that only Sunshine and one other company were given a 30% payment increase during the 2022-2023 contracting period. Mayes stated that the investigation did not uncover any evidence of the necessary quid pro quo to support a bribery charge. However, she emphasized that the findings highlight the need for legislative reform to increase transparency in political donations made by state contractors.
Hobbs denies any wrongdoing and claims she was not involved in the decision to grant the increase. The investigation is ongoing, as separate probes by Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell and the state auditor general continue.
Written by urgent.news from Associated Press's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
