The accusation against Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs involves an alleged “pay-to-play” scheme related to a group home operator for foster kids. The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is investigating the ties between Governor Hobbs and Sunshine Residential Homes, Incorporated, which runs group homes for foster kids1.
Reports suggest that Sunshine Residential Homes made significant donations to Governor Hobbs’ inauguration fund and the Arizona Democratic Party before receiving a substantial rate hike from the state. The rate increase was notably higher than the average for other group homes. The investigation is looking into whether these donations influenced the decision to approve the rate hike.