Yuma, Arizona (Kessey, Kima) – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs held a state luncheon in Yuma on Thursday afternoon.

The luncheon was held at Yuma Civic Center at 12pm and was worn by the Chamber of Commerce.

According to a press release, “We’ve covered what’s been described as “direct” about Arizona’s major initiatives, challenges and future directions.

Unlike his previous speech, Gov. Hobbs sat down and answered various questions related to the state of the state speech he offered in Phoenix earlier this year.

During the luncheon she worked on many topics to water for border security, education and agriculture.

The governor said negotiations are underway with other basin states regarding the Colorado River.

“We are not taking all the cuts from the Fed so that we can submit proposals to protect Arizona’s waters and protect the future health of the river system,” Gov. Hobbs said.

Yuma Mayor Doug Nichols explains how he enjoys the new format.

“What I thought was a great format was a good conversation in that respect because it was much more interesting, a little more dynamic and I know that it’s important that she’s out and it’s important that she’s out,” Mayor Nichols said.

Gov. Hobbs touched on the potential impact of Medicaid reductions and how they will affect Arizona.

“When we pass the Medicaid expansion here, the cuts will be devastating, so if these funds are no longer at the federal level, we can’t afford to keep them, we’ll revert because of that trigger,” Gov. Hobbs said.

Gov Hobbs. He also highlighted the importance of maintaining the talent of the local workforce within the state.