On August 8, Governor Hobbs publicly launched the new Arizona Microbusiness Loan Program, which offers favorable loans to the state’s smallest businesses (fewer than five employees) to facilitate economic development and foster job creation in communities across Arizona. Today, Governor Hobbs paid a visit to one of the first businesses to be issued a loan through the program, stopping by Earnest

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Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs launched the Talent Ready AZ Initiative to effectively coordinate her cabinet’s resources and leadership behind connecting Arizonans to the education and training they need to secure good-paying jobs and fill growing industry needs. Building a ready workforce stands as one of the biggest economic demands and opportunities for Arizona as our state continues