On Monday, Governor Hobbs deviated from the long-standing process of Senate confirmation for the appointment of state agency heads. She withdrew her remaining nominations from the Senate’s Committee on Director Nominations, and appointed thirteen of her nominees as executive deputy directors. This move bypasses the Senate confirmation process, allowing the appointees to continue their work as official agency directors.
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