Arizona AG Clears Democratic Governor in Bribery Probe
Summary
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes decided not to file criminal charges against Governor Katie Hobbs in a bribery investigation involving a group-home company. The investigation found no proof that Hobbs gave special treatment in exchange for political donations from the company Sunshine Residential Homes.Key Facts
- The investigation lasted more than two years and focused on Sunshine Residential Homes.
- Sunshine donated a total of $400,000 to Arizona Democratic Party-related funds before and after Hobbs took office.
- Sunshine received a 30% payment increase from the state in 2023 after previously being denied in 2022.
- The rate increase approval came from the Arizona Department of Child Safety, which said Hobbs and her office were not involved.
- The rate increase was considered necessary to prevent Sunshine from reducing the number of beds for children in state care.
- Governor Hobbs denied any involvement in the rate decisions or directing anyone about them.
- The Attorney General suggested lawmakers should pass new laws to make political donations from state contractors more transparent.
- Separate investigations related to the case are still ongoing by Maricopa County and the state auditor general.
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