Discussion persists regarding the BNSF train hub prior to the Maricopa County meeting
Community Concerns Over BNSF Development Advocates are raising alarms as construction on a $3.2 billion project in the Northwest Valley is set to start later this year. They are highlighting potential negative effects on the community, particularly regarding increased truck traffic. BNSF Railroad officials, however, are countering claims they deem as misinformation. Lena Kent, the […]
Increase in canine distemper cases in Maricopa County
Increased Coyote Illness Reports in Arizona Phoenix – Recently, the Arizona Game and Fish Division (AZGFD) has been receiving a growing number of reports regarding sick and disoriented coyotes spotted in neighborhoods, parks, and other green areas. Clinical evaluations have confirmed instances of dog distemper, a highly infectious and often deadly viral disease impacting the […]
Early data suggests a decline in deaths from extreme heat in Maricopa County this summer.
Fever-Related Deaths in Maricopa County Decline This Summer This summer, the number of fever-related deaths in Maricopa County is reportedly lower than in the previous two years. As of now, there have been 35 confirmed deaths, with 369 cases still under investigation. While this situation points to ongoing public health challenges, the current figures are […]
Discussion carries on regarding the BNSF train hub before the Maricopa County meeting
Concerns Rise Over BNSF Development in Northwest Valley As construction preparations ramp up for a significant development in the Northwest Valley, many community advocates have secured influencing positions and are raising alarms about potential negative effects on the local area. BNSF Railroad, however, is pushing back against what it considers misinformation regarding the extensive $3.2 […]
County supervisor requests investigation of recorder by AG
Key Points: Heap is accused of breaching the Public Meeting Act Garraldo claims the recorder misrepresented him in texts to other supervisors Heap has initiated a lawsuit against the supervisor through a shared service agreement Members of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors have turned to state attorneys to investigate Justin Heap, the county recorder, […]
Vitiello appoints a Maricopa representative to the Pinal County transportation board.
Pinal County Transportation Advisory Board Welcomes New Member Maricopa has recently added new perspectives to its county transport board. Supervisor Rich Vitiero announced the appointment of Tena Dugan from Glenwild to the Pinal County Transportation Advisory Committee during a meeting held on Wednesday. This appointment has been anticipated for a while, according to Vitiero. Dugan’s […]
County supervisor requests investigation of recorder after text messages come to light
Maricopa County Officials in Dispute Over Election Management Maricopa County Superintendent Steve Garraldo has requested Attorney General Chris Mays to investigate county recorder Justin Heap amid ongoing disputes over election oversight. Garraldo seeks an open inquiry regarding Heap, specifically questioning if he violated state laws about public meetings. This request follows reports that Heap allegedly […]
How is life in Maricopa? Reddit shares its thoughts
Life in Maricopa: Redditors Share Their Thoughts In its journey to becoming one of Arizona’s fastest-growing cities, Maricopa was once just a blip on the map, a spot where weary travelers might stop to ask locals what life was like there. Recently, this question resurfaced in a Reddit post. A user named Hexagonaltomato asked, “I’m […]
Aftermath persists from disagreement between the Maricopa County recorder and the Board of Supervisors.
Maricopa County Election Control Dispute Justin Heap, the recorder for Maricopa County, is attempting to limit the election authority held by the County Board of Supervisors. He has even pressured two board members to align with his goals. This situation is detailed in a series of text messages that had been uncovered by voting reporter […]
Maricopa Association of Governments provides safe crossing advice for schools
The back-to-school season is just about here, and students and educators will soon be heading into a new academic year. The Maricopa Government Association (MAG) has been busy training security personnel throughout the West Valley during July, and this will continue into August. “We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to assist you,” said Cassandra […]