Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs Faces Criminal Investigation Over Alleged 'Pay-to-Play' Scheme

Attorney General Kris Mayes probes substantial donations from group home operator Sunshine Residential Homes and subsequent rate hike approvals.

Sunshine Residential Homes donated $400,000 to Gov. Hobbs and the Arizona Democratic Party
Following the donations, the Department of Child Safety approved a significant rate increase for Sunshine.
No other group home provider received a rate hike during Hobbs' tenure.
Attorney General Mayes has requested other agencies to stand down to avoid parallel investigations.
Gov. Hobbs' office denies any wrongdoing, calling the allegations politically motivated.