PHOENIX – Gov. Katie Hobbs appointed Jimmy McCain, the youngest son of late Sen. John McCain, to the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) on Monday.

The military veteran and businessman will represent northern Arizona as a member of the governing body for the state’s three public universities.

“His long track record of public service and knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities of northern Arizona make him well positioned to advocate for the students of the region,” Hobbs said in a press release. “With his deep Arizona roots and passion for serving the people of our state, I know he will be a tireless advocate for northern Arizona.”

ABOR is a 12-member panel that provides policy guidance for Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona. Rege

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