Howard Fischer
and Bob Christie
Capitol Media Services
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs asked lawmakers Monday to approve a new program she said will make home ownership more affordable for middle-income and rural homebuyers.In her second State of the State address, the Democratic governor said she wants to expand down-payment assistance and mortgage rate relief for families making 80% or less of an area median income. She said that figure for Phoenix would mean any family making less than $75,000 would qualify.The proposal would require money. But gubernatorial staffers provided no details as to how much, nor where they would find the money in a year where state revenues are running behind expenses.There will be more specifics when Hobbs releases her budget plan on Friday, said her press aide Christian Slater.Other key points Hobbs is asking lawmakers for:
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