Arizona AG Clears Democratic Governor in Bribery Probe
The investigation did not uncover evidence of the necessary “quid pro quo” to support a bribery charge, the AG said.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes decided not to file criminal charges against Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs regarding allegations of bribery and preferential treatment of Sunshine Residential Homes. The investigation, which lasted over two years, found no evidence of a "quid pro quo" to support a bribery charge. Hobbs spokesperson Christian Slater confirmed there was no wrongdoing by the governor or her office, stating Hobbs was not involved in, directed, or instructed any member of her administration regarding the rate increases.
The company, Sunshine Residential Homes, contributed significant funds to Hobbs' campaigns and the Democratic Party prior to her election. In May 2023, the company received a 30 percent increase in rate payments from the state after being denied an increase in 2022. The Arizona Department of Child Safety approved the increase due to the potential loss of beds for children without developmental disabilities.
Mayes urged legislative reform to ensure greater transparency with political donations made by state contractors.
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