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Pinal County to Eliminate Fees for GIS Data, Moves to Open Portal

Pinal County to Eliminate Fees for GIS Data, Moves to Open Portal

ByJustin MathewsMay 15, 2025

Pinal County County to Launch Open Data Portal Pinal County is planning to eliminate fees…

Pinal County Government: An Inside Look with Deputy County Manager Himanshu Patel

Pinal County Government: An Inside Look with Deputy County Manager Himanshu Patel

ByMargaret WittersMay 14, 2025

In the inaugural episode of “Pinal Unlocked,” host Shane Doughty provides an inside look at…

Auditors Give Pinal County “Clean” Financial Statement Opinion Despite Reporting Delays and Control Weaknesses

Auditors Give Pinal County “Clean” Financial Statement Opinion Despite Reporting Delays and Control Weaknesses

ByJustin MathewsMay 8, 2025

County revenue vs. expenses show positive growth over 5-year trend. Audit Overview The Pinal County…

Federal REAL ID air travel enforcement begins Wednesday, May 7

Federal REAL ID air travel enforcement begins Wednesday, May 7

ByJustin MathewsMay 7, 2025

Arizona Travel ID will get you through airport security without delays News and image source:…

Pinal County Holds Public Hearing on $346 Million Financing Plan

Pinal County Holds Public Hearing on $346 Million Financing Plan

ByJustin MathewsMay 7, 2025

Pinal County officials held a statutory public hearing last week to discuss a proposed $346…

State Agencies Come Together to Protect Arizonans from Extreme Heat

State Agencies Come Together to Protect Arizonans from Extreme Heat

ByJustin MathewsMay 6, 2025

ADHS launches website to streamline access to heat safety tips and resources News Source: ADHS…

Balancing Urban and Rural: Pinal Deputy County Manager Discusses Land Management Challenges

Balancing Urban and Rural: Pinal Deputy County Manager Discusses Land Management Challenges

ByMargaret WittersMay 5, 2025

In a newly released episode of “Pinal Unlocked,” host Shane Doughty focused on the complex…

Incorporation Election Approved by Board of Supervisors Unanimously

Incorporation Election Approved by Board of Supervisors Unanimously

ByJustin MathewsMay 3, 2025

News Source: STV San Tan Valley, Arizona — We are proud to announce a historic…

Revenue Streams Run Dry: Pinal County’s Tribal Trust Conversion Challenge

Revenue Streams Run Dry: Pinal County’s Tribal Trust Conversion Challenge

ByJustin MathewsMay 2, 2025

County Approves Tax Exemptions for Tribal Trust Lands The Pinal County Board of Supervisors has…

Pinal County Reboots Zoning Code Update Process

Pinal County Reboots Zoning Code Update Process

ByMargaret WittersMay 1, 2025

During a recent Pinal Unlocked podcast episode, host Shane Doughty interviewed Himanshu Patel, who currently…

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Special Election: Pinal County to Send 90-Day Voter Notices

ByJustin MathewsApr 30, 2025

The Pinal County Recorder’s Office announced it will mail 90-day notices to Active Early Voters…

Pinal County Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Santistevan Double Murder Case Involving Human Smuggling

Pinal County Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Santistevan Double Murder Case Involving Human Smuggling

ByJustin MathewsApr 29, 2025

News Source: Pinal County Attorney’s Office Florence, AZ — Pinal County Attorney, Brad Miller, announced…

New Podcast “Pinal Unlocked” Brings County Government to the People—With Help from a Rescue Chiweenie

New Podcast “Pinal Unlocked” Brings County Government to the People—With Help from a Rescue Chiweenie

ByJustin MathewsApr 29, 2025

News Source: Pinal Unlocked In an innovative approach to civic engagement, longtime Pinal County residents…

Casa Grande Recreation Proposal Could Head to November 2025 Ballot

Casa Grande Recreation Proposal Could Head to November 2025 Ballot

ByJustin MathewsApr 25, 2025

Example $29 million dollar City of Avondale Aquatic Complex. [Source: Casa Grande] Casa Grande city…

Town of Florence Considers Expanding Notification Radius for Development Projects

Town of Florence Considers Expanding Notification Radius for Development Projects

ByJustin MathewsApr 24, 2025

The Town of Florence Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session on April 17,…

Apache Junction Recognized for Expanding Its Urban Tree Canopy

Apache Junction Recognized for Expanding Its Urban Tree Canopy

ByJustin MathewsApr 24, 2025

News Source: Apache Junction The City of Apache Junction is pleased to announce that it…

San Tan Valley Inc. Submit Petition Signatures for Incorporation Effort

San Tan Valley Inc. Submit Petition Signatures for Incorporation Effort

ByJustin MathewsApr 22, 2025

Image Source: Pinal County News Source: Pinal County This morning, representatives and supporters from San…

Legislation from Majority Leader Shamp to Crack Down on Pedophiles Signed into Law

Legislation from Majority Leader Shamp to Crack Down on Pedophiles Signed into Law

ByJustin MathewsApr 22, 2025

News Source: Arizona Senate Republican Caucus Legislation from Majority Leader Shamp to Crack Down on…

Pinal County Proposes New Parking Ordinance: Deadline Looms for HOAs

Pinal County Proposes New Parking Ordinance: Deadline Looms for HOAs

ByJustin MathewsApr 18, 2025

Pinal County officials presented a proposed parking ordinance during a Board of Supervisors work session…

Health and Human Services Commission Presents Funding Recommendations to Apache Junction City Council

Health and Human Services Commission Presents Funding Recommendations to Apache Junction City Council

ByJustin MathewsApr 17, 2025

At their latest work session, the Apache Junction Health and Human Services Commission presented funding…

State Law Prompts Casa Grande to Reassess Public Hearing Requirements

State Law Prompts Casa Grande to Reassess Public Hearing Requirements

ByJustin MathewsApr 12, 2025

The Casa Grande City Council discussed significant changes to the city’s development review process during…

County Attorney’s Office Acknowledges Potential Conflict, Board Votes 4-1 for Outside counsel

County Attorney’s Office Acknowledges Potential Conflict, Board Votes 4-1 for Outside counsel

ByJustin MathewsApr 7, 2025

Pinal County Board of Supervisors The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 on Friday…

Federal deadline for air travel identification begins next month

Federal deadline for air travel identification begins next month

ByJustin MathewsApr 7, 2025

American Airlines Boeing 737-800 N923NN. [Source: Acroterion CC BY-SA 4.0] ADOT Press Release Arizona Travel…

Pinal County Celebrates Dark Skies: Crucial for Celestial Tourism and Arizona’s Astronomy Industry

Pinal County Celebrates Dark Skies: Crucial for Celestial Tourism and Arizona’s Astronomy Industry

ByJustin MathewsApr 3, 2025

ESO/Y. Beletsky The Pinal County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proclamation yesterday declaring April…

Voters Chose Brad Miller, Supervisors Consider Another Path as Pre-Inauguration Plans Reach April Agenda

Voters Chose Brad Miller, Supervisors Consider Another Path as Pre-Inauguration Plans Reach April Agenda

ByJustin MathewsApr 1, 2025

Pinal County Board of Supervisors. [Source: Pinal County] Update 04/02/25: The Board of Supervisors removed…

Pinal County Prepares for Special Election Following Progressive Democrat Congressman Grijalva’s Death

Pinal County Prepares for Special Election Following Progressive Democrat Congressman Grijalva’s Death

ByJustin MathewsMar 24, 2025

Image from Pinal County. Special Election Announced Pinal County officials are preparing for an upcoming…

Supervisor Miller: Pinal Water Interests Being Ignored

Supervisor Miller: Pinal Water Interests Being Ignored

ByJustin MathewsMar 22, 2025

Chairman Miller (left) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani [Source: Pinal County] by Supervisor Stephen Miller (Chairman…

Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller Takes a Tough-on-Crime Stance on Crimes Against Children

Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller Takes a Tough-on-Crime Stance on Crimes Against Children

ByJustin MathewsMar 21, 2025

Brad Miller Pinal County Attorney [Source: Pinal County Attorney’s Office] News Source: Pinal County Attorney…

Facing Growing Hunger Need, Apache Junction Food Bank Seeks Additional Support

Facing Growing Hunger Need, Apache Junction Food Bank Seeks Additional Support

ByJustin MathewsMar 18, 2025

Food drive box. [Source: City of Apache Junction] The Superstition Community Food Bank has requested…

Apache Junction Launches New Interactive Capital Improvement Projects Map

Apache Junction Launches New Interactive Capital Improvement Projects Map

ByJustin MathewsMar 18, 2025

News Source: City of Apache Junction In a continued commitment to transparency and community engagement,…

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