Maria Elena Cruz is the Arizona Supreme Court's first Latina justice. But that's not the most important reason why she got the job.

PHOENIX – Gov. Katie Hobbs announced her first Arizona Supreme Court appointment on Wednesday. Hobbs selected Arizona Court of Appeals Judge Maria Elena Cruz to fill the vacancy created by the ...

Cruz is the first appointee of a Democratic governor to the Arizona Supreme Court in 20 years ... Avino is "quick to tell ...

Maria Elena Cruz was sworn in Feb. 3 as the newest Arizona Supreme Court justice. Cruz, appointed by Gov. Katie Hobbs, is the first Latina and Black justice on the court. She has served as a judge ...

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs appointed Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday, making the state appellate judge from rural Yuma County the first Latina and first Black person chosen ...

Maria Elena Cruz is joining the Arizona ... Court of Appeals, to replace retired Justice Robert Brutinel. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. This marks the first Supreme ...

Katie Hobbs appointed Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday, making the state appellate judge from rural Yuma County the first Latina ... Press’ women in the workforce ...

Arizona's Governor Appoints First Latina and Black Justice to State Supreme Court PHOENIX (AP ... The Associated Press’ women in the workforce and state government coverage receives financial ...

Katie Hobbs appointed Maria Elena Cruz to the Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday, making the state appellate judge from rural Yuma County the first Latina ... Press’ women in the workforce ...