Maricopa County
Recent News About Maricopa County
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Maricopa County fire ban starts May 1 due to dry conditions
The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department has announced that its annual fire ban will commence on Thursday, May 1, 2025, matching the start date set by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department.
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Maricopa County seeks public input for comprehensive planning through upcoming meetings
Maricopa County officials have scheduled a second round of public outreach meetings to gather community input for the Framework 2040 Maricopa County Comprehensive Plan.
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Dan Diaz appointed as new McDowell Mountain Justice Precinct constable
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has announced the appointment of Dan Diaz as the new constable for the McDowell Mountain Justice Precinct.
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Maricopa County saw 9.3% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 16.3% of income in Maricopa County, a 9.3% surge from 7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Maricopa County Board approves settlement in federal-only voter information case
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved a settlement in the case of Strong Communities v. Richer, with a vote tally of 4-1.
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Maricopa County allocates $4.3M from opioid settlement funds for local response initiatives
Maricopa County is allocating approximately $4.3 million from opioid settlement funds to aid 17 local organizations in their efforts to combat substance use and its impacts on the community.
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Kiana Sears appointed to fill vacant seat in Arizona State Senate
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed Kiana Sears to the Arizona State Senate, representing Legislative District 9.
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Maricopa County breaks ground on new support center in Tempe
Maricopa County, alongside the Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA), the City of Tempe, and other partners, marked the groundbreaking of the East Valley Housing, Health, and Human Services Center.
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Goodyear and Glendale plan all-mail election for May
Residents of Goodyear and Glendale, Arizona, will participate in a special all-mail jurisdictional election scheduled for May 20, 2025.
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Maricopa County advances Vulture Mountains Recreation Area project phases
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation has initiated work on Phases II and III of the Vulture Mountains Recreation Area project, located outside Wickenburg.
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Maricopa County reports first decline in heat-related deaths since 2014
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has published its preliminary report for 2024, indicating a decline in heat-related deaths for the first time in a decade.
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Affordable housing community opens in Glendale
Maricopa County has marked the opening of Centerline on Glendale, a 368-unit affordable housing community situated west of downtown Glendale.
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Maricopa County ranks last in Arizona for government transfer dependency at 16.3% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 16.3% of income in Maricopa County—ranking it least dependent among Arizona counties.
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Maricopa County showcases fiscal efficiency in new financial report
A new report highlights Maricopa County's efficient use of taxpayer dollars, low debt levels, and economic strength compared to other large counties.
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Maricopa County opens Solana Villas affordable housing in Buckeye
Maricopa County officials, in collaboration with the City of Buckeye and other partners, marked the grand opening of Solana Villas on Thursday.
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Gilbert Road Bridge opens after two years of construction
East Valley leaders celebrated the opening of the new Gilbert Road Bridge, which began accommodating traffic earlier this month after over two years of construction.
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Maricopa County extends workforce development program to boost rural community employment
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved the continuation of an accelerated job training program in three rural communities.
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Maricopa County approves independent election process audit for transparency
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved funding for an independent review of election administration and technology.
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Maricopa County recorder seeks resolution in election authority dispute
Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap has issued a timeline regarding his ongoing dispute with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors over election authority.
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Board seeks applicants for McDowell Mountain constable vacancy
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is currently accepting applications for the position of McDowell Mountain Justice Precinct Constable following the resignation of David Lester, effective January 31, 2025.