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Maricopa County launches new election website: ‘It provide[s] voters clear pathways to prepare for upcoming elections’

By Sam Jackson | Jun 23, 2022

Maricopa County recently launched a website dedicated to making it easier for voters to find information about elections.

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New homeless shelter provides protection from summer heat: 'we need more shelter and housing opportunities for people'

By Sam Jackson | Jun 22, 2022

A new, 200-bed homeless shelter has opened for the summer in a formerly vacant, city-owned building north of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.

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Maricopa County reaches $12M settlement in 2020 beating of jail inmate; sheriff offers family 'heartfelt apology'

By Sam Jackson | Jun 20, 2022

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has reached a nearly $12 million settlement in a 2020 attack where an inmate was nearly beaten and kicked to death by another inmate.

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Program aims to entice landlords to rent to homeless in Maricopa County: 'This partnership ensures people ... have a path into the rental market'

By Sam Jackson | Jun 18, 2022

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors recently approved a $5 million program called Threshold that will use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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Phoenix officials urge people to cut back on water: 'The Colorado River ... is overallocated and in decline due to climate change'

By Sam Jackson | Jun 17, 2022

Prolonged drought and a shortage of water from the Colorado River caused the city of Phoenix to declare a stage one water alert.

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Ducey appoints woman who shows 'her dedication to her community' to Maricopa County Superior Court

By Sam Jackson | Jun 11, 2022

Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ) recently revealed the appointment of Amanda Moncayo Parker to the Maricopa County Superior Court.

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Maricopa County authorizes $65 million for affordable housing projects, provides 'down-payment assistance so more residents can own their homes'

By Sam Jackson | Jun 11, 2022

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $35 million in funding to build new housing units and facilitate home ownership.

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Project Connect program aims to end homelessness in Maricopa County: ‘The resources and the services are beautiful’

By Sam Jackson | May 29, 2022

A collection of 16 organizations around Maricopa County aims to put an end to homelessness by connecting those in need with services to help them.

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Paul on Game 7 loss to Mavericks: '[Dallas] just executed better than we did'

By Sam Jackson | May 27, 2022

The Phoenix Suns’ 64-win season ended in humbling fashion when the Dallas Mavericks destroyed Phoenix 123-90 in Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals.

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Brophy College Preparatory principal on alleged cheating scandal: 'We have become aware of academic dishonesty'

By Sam Jackson | May 27, 2022

Students at Brophy College Preparatory high school students have been implicated in accusations of widespread cheating, just hours before the school’s May 20 graduation ceremony.

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Paul: 'Wanna fine players for saying stuff to the fans, but the fans can put they hands on our families'

By Sam Jackson | May 26, 2022

According to multiple reports, Dallas Mavericks fans allegedly harassed family members of Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul during Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals.

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Penzone on selecting new Phoenix police chief: 'Politics gets far too involved in policing'

By Sam Jackson | May 24, 2022

Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone said leaders in the city of Phoenix must make the selection process of the city’s next police chief without regard for politics.

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Phoenix police chief on retirement: 'The time feels right for me now to step aside'

By Sam Jackson | May 23, 2022

Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams has told city leaders that she intends to retire from her position this summer, after a 33-year law enforcement career.

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Ducey on bills to strengthen crime victims' protection: 'We want to ensure all victims can receive support in every corner of our state'

By Sam Jackson | May 20, 2022

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey held a ceremony on April 25 to mark the signing of two bills intended to strengthen protections for crime victims in Arizona.

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Ducey expresses support as agencies send supplies to Ukraine, ‘donate surplus vests and armor’

By Sam Jackson | May 3, 2022

Gov. Doug Ducey (R-Ariz.) expressed support for Ukraine while visiting members of the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA).

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Biden: 'Inflation is largely the fault of Putin'

By Sam Jackson | Apr 6, 2022

According to an NBC News poll, 38% of Americans of each economic class blame President Joe Biden for the country's inflation and rising prices, while 28% blame the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Election integrity group sues New Mexico: ‘Public has a right to see’ voter rolls

By Sam Jackson | Apr 3, 2022

TheVoter Reference Foundation, an election integrity group, is suing officials in New Mexico to force publication of voter rolls.

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Suns star Paul is ‘incredibly humbled’ to serve on board on historically Black colleges

By Sam Jackson | Apr 2, 2022

President Joe Biden appointed Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul to serve on the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

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ADOT's 'critical' five-year construction program available for public comment

By Sam Jackson | Mar 28, 2022

The Arizona Department of Transportation’s tentative five-year construction plan, which will focus on improving two major corridors, upgrading pavement, expansion and other improvements, are open for public comment until June 3.

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Although Maricopa County dropped 180 cases, ‘our highest priority is for victims,’ Penzone says

By Sam Jackson | Mar 22, 2022

Maricopa County prosecutors were reportedly forced to drop 180 criminal cases because the charges were filed after the statutes of limitations had expired, according to ABC15.