The 2023 legislative session is set to start next week and will usher in a new era of divided government, with the governor’s office occupied by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and the legislative chambers both controlled by Republican majorities. On Jan. 5, Hobbs will deliver her inaugural address. On Jan. 9, she’ll deliver the state of the state address to open the 2023 legislative session. Hobbs sat down with the Arizona Capitol Times on Wednesday to talk about her goals for the upcoming session. The following interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
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