Yes. On June 5, 2024, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney ruled that Gov. Katie Hobbs acted illegally in appointing deputy directors as “de facto” directors of state agencies.

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Yes. On June 5, 2024, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney ruled that Gov. Katie Hobbs acted illegally in appointing deputy directors as “de facto” directors of state agencies.