Grand Canyon Times

After the resignation of Lisa Urias, head of Arizona's tourism office, Senator Jake Hoffman reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that only qualified individuals oversee the state's agencies. Urias stepped down on Friday amid concerns about potential violations of Arizona's conflict of interest laws. Her nomination had not been confirmed by the Senate Committee on Director Nominations, which has been scrutinizing Governor Katie Hobbs' nominees.

Senator Hoffman emphasized the importance of the Senate confirmation process as a vital check on executive power. "The Senate confirmation process under the Arizona Constitution is a necessary and critically important check and balance on the power of the executive branch," he stated. He criticized Governor Hobbs and her nominees, suggesting they fail to understand that nepotism and radical ideologies are inappropriate in state government. Hoffman assured that the confirmation process would be thorough and honest, urging those who find it challenging to resign.

Hoffman concluded by asserting that Arizona voters increased their Republican legislative majority to ensure oversight over Governor Hobbs' administration. "The people of Arizona didn’t expand our Republican legislative majority so that Katie Hobbs could run roughshod over them; they elected us to keep her in check," he said.