Hobbs Corruption: Donations Followed by Huge Rate Hike
Imagine this: A foster care company suddenly donates $400,000 to Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Democrats. Soon after, it lands a massive pay increase from the state. This Hobbs corruption probe has everyone talking. However, shocking new details involve child deaths at the same facilities. People demand answers now.
Timeline of Hobbs Corruption Allegations
Sunshine Residential Homes runs group homes for foster kids. Before 2022, it had no big political donations. Then, during Hobbs’ campaign, things changed. The company gave $300,000 to the Arizona Democratic Party. After Hobbs won, it added $100,000 to her inauguration fund – just days after a rate hike denial. Therefore, in May 2023, the Department of Child Safety approved a jump to $234 per child per day. That was much higher than the average for others. Meanwhile, no other provider got such a boost until later. Internal records show agency staff knew about the ties to Hobbs. Yet, they approved the deal anyway.
Investigations Into Hobbs Corruption Intensify
Republican lawmakers called it pay-to-play. They asked for probes into bribery and fraud. Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes launched a criminal investigation in 2024. However, some question if conflicts exist since both are Democrats. As of late 2025, probes continue. Recent reports show Sunshine claimed financial hardship to justify the hike. But company records reveal it paid shareholders and stayed profitable. Lawmakers now dig deeper. They tie budget shortfalls to these payments.
Child Safety Concerns Amid Hobbs Corruption Claims
The scandal grew worse in 2025. Two foster teens died after placement in Sunshine homes. One girl went missing and later died. Another case raised supervision issues. Earlier, a boy died in 2022 under their care.
Therefore, critics say political favors may have overlooked safety risks. Hobbs’ office denies any wrongdoing. They call it partisan attacks and stress her social work background.
Sunshine says it supported Hobbs for her experience with kids. This story sums up serious questions about power, money, and child protection in Arizona. No charges have been filed yet, but investigations push on. Why should anyone outside of Arizona worry about potential corruption there? Because Arizona is a swing state. As Arizona goes, so goes the 2028 presidential election. What do you think – does the timing of donations and favors prove corruption, or is it just coincidence?
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