Maricopa County
Recent News About Maricopa County
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Former assistant attorney general for the Elections Integrity Unit Wright: ‘Long lines suppress votes’
As Election Day approaches, serious concerns are being raised about potential bottlenecks and long wait times at polling locations across Maricopa County.
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Arizona issues high pollution advisory for Maricopa County
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County for Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19, 2024. This advisory results from anticipated ozone levels expected to exceed the federal health standard.
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Maricopa County announces return of Buy One Get One camping promotion
Starting September 18, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will reintroduce its Buy One, Get One camping promotion. This offer allows park visitors who pay for one night or more at a participating desert mountain county park to receive an additional night of equal or lesser value for free during the same stay.
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Ozone high pollution advisory issued for Maricopa County on July 12
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County, effective Friday, July 12, 2024. This advisory is due to anticipated ozone levels that are expected to exceed the federal health standard.
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Arizona issues high pollution advisory for Maricopa County
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County for Wednesday, July 10, and Thursday, July 11, 2024. This advisory is due to expected ozone levels that may exceed the federal health standard.
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Ozone high pollution advisory issued for Maricopa County
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County for Monday, July 8, and Tuesday, July 9, 2024. This advisory is due to expected ozone levels that may exceed the federal health standard.
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Arizona issues high pollution advisory due to elevated ozone levels
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County for Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, 2024. This advisory is due to expected ozone levels that may exceed the federal health standard for ozone.
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Maricopa County heightens fire restrictions amid rising brush fires
As the Arizona heat continues to dry out vegetation, numerous brush fires have emerged around the valley. On June 12, the Hassayampa River Preserve narrowly escaped the Rose Fire, which destroyed 15 structures and 166 acres.
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Ozone high pollution advisory issued for Maricopa County
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County, effective from Friday, June 28 through Sunday, June 30, 2024. The advisory anticipates that ozone levels will exceed the federal health standard.
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Maricopa County funds improvements at key community spaces in Mesa
Visitors at the City of Mesa’s Firefighter Memorial, Historical Society, and i.d.e.a. Museum will soon enjoy an enhanced experience thanks to renovation funding approved by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on June 26.
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Maricopa County approves FY 2025 budget with tax cuts amid economic headwinds
Maricopa County supervisors have approved a reduction in the property tax rate for the fourth consecutive year while also trimming the overall county budget by 11%. The final FY 2025 budget, which was unanimously approved today, underscores the Board’s commitment to easing financial burdens on families and individuals amid persistently high prices and statewide economic challenges.
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Maricopa County approves FY 2025 budget with tax rate cut
Maricopa County supervisors have approved a reduction in the property tax rate for the fourth consecutive year, while also decreasing the overall county budget by 11%. The final FY 2025 budget, which received unanimous approval today, underscores the Board’s commitment to alleviating financial pressures on families amid high prices and economic challenges.
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Maricopa County's ‘2024 Heat Relief Efforts’ plan does not include steps to directly address underlying issues of homelessness and drug-related deaths
Maricopa County's recently introduced “2024 Heat Relief Efforts" is absent of measures to address key underlying factors contributing to heat-related deaths, particularly among the homeless population and drug users.
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Maricopa County launches billboard campaign for regional heat relief
Starting this week, more than 100 digital billboards across the Valley will display critical local heat relief resources, thanks to a partnership between Maricopa County, Clear Channel Outdoor, the Maricopa Association of Governments, and the City of Phoenix. Billboards owned by Clear Channel Outdoor will promote 211 Arizona to direct at-risk community members to one of over 230 local heat relief sites that can help them stay cool during Arizona's dangerous late spring and summer heat.
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Maricopa County receives 20 NACo awards for human services programs
Maricopa County Human Services Department has been recognized by the National Association of Counties (NACo) with 20 Achievement Awards for their work supporting vulnerable residents in the nation’s fourth most populous county.
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Maricopa seeks public input on community needs assessment survey
The Maricopa County Department of Human Services is seeking public input to assess community needs and address fair housing issues within the county. The feedback collected from the Community Needs Assessment Survey will help prioritize decisions for federally funded programs, share development needs, and make a difference in affordable housing.
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Maricopa County launches new consolidated online permitting system
Maricopa County has introduced a new online permitting system, known as Permit Center, consolidating existing systems across county departments into a comprehensive platform for permit reviews, inspections, payments, and more.
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Maricopa County promotes two employees to assistant county manager roles
Maricopa County, one of the state's largest employers, is adding dynamic leadership to its executive team.
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Maricopa County receives record number of national achievement awards
Maricopa County is being recognized for exceptional public service. The National Association of Counties (NACo) awarded Arizona’s most populous county 75 National Achievement Awards for designing and implementing programs that have made a measurable, positive impact on the community over the past year. The 75 NACo awards are the most the county has ever received. With 22 county departments, elected offices, and courts honored in 2024, Maricopa County is seeing nearly half of its 50 lines of business recognized for excellence.
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Maricopa County votes unanimously to eliminate law enforcement pension debt
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to eliminate all unfunded pension debt for retiring law enforcement employees.