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Hobbs just saved your freeway from Charlie Kirk.

Your governor just said no to Charlie Kirk on a freeway

Look, here's the deal—Governor Hobbs just vetoed a bill from the GOP that would've put Charlie Kirk's name on a freeway here in Arizona. That happened yesterday, Friday, March 27th. Now, if you're like me, you're probably thinking, "Wait, what?" Yeah, mijo, that was my first thought too.

This isn't about politics, it's about common sense. We've got plenty of Arizona heroes who deserve that kind of recognition, folks who actually did something for our state. To even propose putting someone who has no real ties to the heart of Arizona, no history here beyond... well, you know. It's wild. The governor stepped in and said, "Not on my watch."

* **What happened:** Governor Hobbs vetoed a GOP bill.

* **What the bill proposed:** Naming a freeway after Charlie Kirk.

* **When it happened:** Friday, March 27th.

This kind of stuff, it reminds you that sometimes, good sense prevails. What this means for future proposals, we'll have to see. But for now, our freeways are safe from… well, you get it.

That's the Valley, baby — 115 degrees and we're still out here.

Carlos Espinoza-Reyes, MiTL Sports Desk.

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