Maria Elena Cruz, a state appeals court judge, is the first Latina and first Black Arizonan to serve on the state’s most ...

Gov. Katie Hobbs administered the oath to Cruz, who restores the bench to seven members after the retirement of Justice ...

Ben Henderson, who already works for Gov. Katie Hobbs as her director of operations, will take over as budget director on Feb ...

The Arizona Supreme Court now has seven justices after Maria Elena Cruz was sworn in on Feb. 3. She's a historical appointee, ...

Gov. Katie Hobbs on Wednesday named Judge Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court, making her the first Latina and ...

Katie Hobbs has appointed Maria Elena Cruz to the ... “For many, this day is long overdue," Cruz said, standing with her husband, two adult children, parents and in-laws. "And so today, we ...