The AG's office confirmed Thursday it will launch an investigation into the allegations.
FILE - Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs delivers her state of the state address at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on Jan. 9, 2023.
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office will investigate what a GOP state senator described as a “pay-to-play” scheme involving Gov. Katie Hobbs.to Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes on Wednesday expressing concerns that Gov. Hobbs may be using the state Department of Child Services to increase payouts to companies which donate to her.
I am deeply concerned by recent reports in the media outlining what can only be described as a pay-to-play scheme between Governor Katie Habbs’ Office, the Arizona Department of Child Safety, and political donors,” Sen. Shope wrote. “Elected officials are bound by an oath to uphold the laws of our state and to be prudent stewards of taxpayer money.”
This scheme, he added, may constitute bribery, fraud, illegal use of state money and a conflict of interest. “I respectfully request your office examine the facts surrounding the Department of Child Safety’s alleged decision to approve a nearly 60% rate increase for Sunshine Residential Homes and determine if conduct by any of the involved parties warrants criminal or civil investigation,” he continued.Gov. Hobbs did not appear to acknowledge the pending investigation Friday afternoon. Her office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The National Desk.
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