KOLD: Katie Hobbs and John Giles Host KidsCare Roundtable, Spotlighting Her Record of Delivering Affordable Healthcare

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

TUCSON – Yesterday, Gov. Katie Hobbs and her running mate, former Mesa Mayor John Giles, sat down with pediatricians, medical professionals, school nurses, and healthcare advocates for a roundtable discussion on the importance of KidsCare and access to affordable healthcare.

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KOLD: One-on-one with Gov. Katie Hobbs

  • Anchor: Healthcare is a major focus of Governor Katie Hobbs as she runs for a second term. Today, in a one-on-one interview with our Makayla Goos she said she’s preparing for the continuing effects of President Trump’s big beautiful bill on Arizonans.

  • Hobbs: I think starting in 2027 we are going to see the drastic impact that HR1 is going to have on Medicaid beneficiaries. Right now we are right bracing for that impact, preparing for how we can work to ensure that as many people as possible can stay on their coverage.

  • Anchor: Governor Hobbs was in Tucson today for a healthcare roundtable with her running mate for Lieutenant Governor, former Mesa Mayor John Giles. 

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