Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Urges Federal Aid for Migrant Services
Urgent Appeal to Congress
According to Newsweek, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs a Democrat, is asking the federal government for $752 million to help deal with migrant services and shelters in her state. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs sent a letter to some important committees in the Senate and House explaining the urgent need for this money. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs worries that without enough funding the services for migrants could be in trouble affecting many people.
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Border Communities Call for Federal Support
Arizona has been dealing with a lot of migrants trying to cross the border from Mexico. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs wants to make sure her state can handle this situation properly. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs says the money would help with things like providing shelter and services for migrants and also fighting drug trafficking. Local leaders like Yuma Police Chief Thomas Garrity and Mayor Douglas Nicholls agree that federal help is crucial to support border communities like theirs where there are many challenges to deal with every day.