Maricopa County requires additional mental health services, according to supporters of Prop. 409.
Gina Amoroso’s Journey Through Addiction Gina Amoroso looks back at her twenties, overwhelmed by her struggles with heroin and methamphetamine. “I felt completely lost,” she shares. “There was no sense of time, or even what day it was. Everything just sort of merged together.” This difficult period led her to a life of homelessness, sleeping […]
Maricopa County ballots are being sent out Wednesday, what does Proposition 409 include?
Maricopa County Ballots Mailed for Major Medical System Upgrade PHOENIX – Starting Wednesday, as Maricopa County ballots are sent out, voters will be faced with a decision on a significant upgrade to the emergency and medical systems, which might lead to an increase in property taxes. The initiative is dubbed Proposition 409 and aims to […]
Maricopa County Parks Seeking Small Fee Changes
Proposed Fee Adjustments for Maricopa County Parks The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department has put forward some modest changes to user fees in response to growing demand and rising operating costs. Funding for the ParksDaily operations in the park, such as utilities, wildfire management, habitat protection, facility upkeep, staffing, and trail care, are mainly […]
Maricopa sees a surge in VPN searches, ranking second after the Arizona pornography law.
Arizona’s Surge in VPN Searches Following New Porn Age Laws Arizona has recently seen a significant increase in searches for VPNs, particularly in Maricopa, as new porn age verification laws have taken effect. This uptick seems to reflect a broader reaction to the legislation. House Bill 2112 was enacted on Friday, requiring adult content providers […]
Maricopa County Parks Asking for Small Fee Changes
Proposed Fee Adjustments for Maricopa County Parks To manage the heightened demand and rising operational costs, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is suggesting slight increases to certain park user fees. Funding for the Parks The funding for daily operations—like utilities, wildfire management, repair work, habitat conservation, maintenance of facilities, staffing, and trail upkeep—primarily […]
Maricopa County Begins Construction on New, Advanced Tabulation and Election Center
New Election Facilities Break Ground in Maricopa County Phoenix, Arizona (June 2, 2025) – Maricopa County is set to launch its new advanced tally and election centers. Scheduled to open in the summer of 2027, this facility is designed to enhance election management by facilitating safe, efficient, and transparent processing and counting of votes. “There […]
Maricopa County Reads summer initiative provides rewards for everyone
Summer Reading Program in Maricopa County Summer reading initiatives aren’t just for kids, at least not in Maricopa County. The annual Maricopa County summer reading program, which kicked off on June 1, is open to all ages and rewards participants based on points earned. This year’s theme is “Colors of Our World.” Participants are categorized […]
Maricopa County and the Salt River Indian Community Mark the Opening of the Gilbert Road Bridge
Gilbert Road Bridge Celebrated in Mesa Mesa, Arizona (February 28, 2025) – Today, leaders from the East Valley came together to celebrate the completion of the Gilbert Road Bridge, which opened to traffic earlier this month after over two years of construction. Thomas Galvin, the chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors for District […]
Supervisors Approve Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
Public Safety Investment and Taxpayer Protection Tax reductions and significant public safety investments top the agenda for the 2026 budget, which the Board of Supervisors approved today. This budget includes raises for law enforcement and dispatch staff, along with retention bonuses for detention workers. While many local governments are struggling with tax increases or service […]
Supervisors Approve Final Budget for FY 2026
Public Safety and Taxpayer Protection Maricopa County’s Board of Supervisors has approved the final 2026 budget, which emphasizes tax reductions alongside substantial public safety investments. Notable expenditures include pay increases for law enforcement and dispatch staff, as well as bonuses to retain detention personnel. While many local governments are compelled to either increase or reduce […]