Important Information on Latinos in Maricopa County, AZ
Latin Data Hub Brief on Latinos in Maricopa County Contact: lppipress@luskin.ucla.edu Phoenix (March 11, 2025) – The Latin Data Hub has just released a report shedding light on the Latino demographic in Maricopa County, one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States. This analysis draws on data from the 2022 pooled five-year American Community […]
A Maricopa County judge decides that records of all votes in an election are not public information.
Maricopa County Judge Rules Against Public Access to Voting Records A Maricopa County judge has determined that citizens are not entitled to examine cast voting records. These records, created by vote counting machines, detail various aspects of how individuals voted, including whether their vote was counted and other related information. However, they do not include […]
Concerns about West Nile virus in Arizona following a death in Maricopa County
Tucson Health Department Addresses West Nile Virus Concerns Tucson, Ariz. – A recent death in Maricopa County linked to the West Nile virus has caused the Pima County Health Department to issue a warning. This year, there’s already been one reported fatality due to the virus, which is transmitted through infected mosquitoes. Ellen Santos, who […]
Supervisors urge conclusion of $353M supervision of sheriff’s office
Concerns Grow Over Federal Surveillance Costs in Maricopa County Federal oversight resulting from the Mellendres order, projected to cost Maricopa County taxpayers $353 million by 2026, is being called into question by Superintendent Thomas Galvin. He believes such oversight may no longer be necessary. Another supervisor, Debbie Lesco, is echoing these sentiments, labeling the financial […]
Arizona Supreme Court supports Maricopa County in a negligence lawsuit concerning a sheriff’s deputy
The Arizona Supreme Court made a ruling concerning a civil suit involving Maricopa County, which stemmed from an incident involving sheriff’s deputies. In a unanimous decision announced on Monday, the court stated that the county government cannot be held responsible for negligent actions taken by sheriff’s deputies while performing their law enforcement duties. The case […]
Confessed murderer Adam Sheafe sent to Phoenix for the ‘crucifixion’ of a pastor
Maricopa County, Arizona Adam Seafe faces murder charges after confessing in multiple interviews to killing Rev. William Schenemann in New River. On July 18, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office confirmed Seafe had been transferred from Sedona, where he was initially arrested on burglary charges. Concerning Schenemann’s death on April 28, officials described it as gruesome—his […]
Maricopa County introduces new presiding Judge Pamala Gates
Maricopa County Welcomes New Leadership in Court System Maricopa County, Arizona. – The court system, vital for millions, has recently transitioned to new leadership. Judge Pamala Gates now oversees the Arizona Judicial Branch of Maricopa County, which is the fourth-largest court system in the United States. What we know: Her goal is to establish a […]
Prosecutors in Maricopa County examining the drowning case of a TikTok star’s child
Phoenix – Maricopa County Prosecutor Addresses High-Profile Cases The Maricopa County Attorney, Rachel Mitchell, responded to inquiries regarding several notable cases during her bi-weekly press conference on Thursday afternoon. One of the main topics was the tragic death of Trigg Kiser, the son of social media influencer Emily Kiser. Emily’s family sought clarity from Mitchell […]
Local mother seeks change after eviction report in Maricopa County
Phoenix Residents Push for Action on Evictions In Phoenix, mothers in the Valley are urging lawmakers to respond after an ABC15 report highlighted the issue of evictions in Maricopa County. “Reading that article about the 7,000 court cases related to evictions in just one month was a wake-up call for me,” Stephanie shared with ABC15. […]
Maricopa: A Expanding City in Arizona
From the May/June 2025 issue Business Facilities: Could you describe the business landscape of Maricopa, Arizona, and what benefits it offers to businesses? Christian Prices: Maricopa City is part of the Phoenix Metro area, specifically in Pinal County, and it’s about half an hour from Sky Harbor International Airport and downtown Phoenix. At just 22 […]