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Casa Grande City Council Passes Camping Ordinances Affecting Homeless Population
By
Justin Mathews
Jun 20, 2025
Casa Grande City Council passes camping ordinances affecting the homeless population and regulating park usage starting October 2025.
Local Government
Ordinances
Maricopa City Council Approves Seventh Consecutive Property Tax Rate Reduction
By
Justin Mathews
Jun 7, 2025
City of Maricopa property owners get property tax relief as city council approves another rate cut. Seven-year streak continues with focus on fiscal responsibility.
Local Government
San Tan Valley Residents Weigh Incorporation at Town Hall Meeting
By
Justin Mathews
May 30, 2025
San Tan Valley residents weigh incorporation options at Town Hall meeting with Supervisor Mike Goodman. Get informed before the vote.
Local Government
Maricopa City Council Approves Lease for Youth Transitional Housing Center
By
Justin Mathews
May 28, 2025
Open Arms Vocational Living Center will soon provide vital support as Maricopa City Council approves its lease for youth transitional housing.
Ordinances
Casa Grande Council Considers Camping Ordinance as Homelessness Crisis Grows
By
Justin Mathews
May 27, 2025
As homelessness escalates, Casa Grande Council considers a camping ordinance. Learn about the implications for the community.
Local Government
Pinal County to Eliminate Fees for GIS Data, Moves to Open Portal
By
Justin Mathews
May 15, 2025
Learn how Pinal County is dropping GIS data fees to create an open data portal for free county mapping access.
Local Government
Pinal County Government: An Inside Look with Deputy County Manager Himanshu Patel
By
Margaret Witters
May 14, 2025
Explore an inside look at Pinal County with Shane Doughty and Deputy Manager Himanshu Patel. Discover county operations today.
Local Government
Auditors Give Pinal County “Clean” Financial Statement Opinion Despite Reporting Delays and Control Weaknesses
By
Justin Mathews
May 8, 2025
Pinal County receives a clean financial statement opinion despite reporting delays and control weaknesses in the latest audit.
Local Government
Federal REAL ID air travel enforcement begins Wednesday, May 7
By
Justin Mathews
May 7, 2025
Federal REAL ID air travel enforcement begins Wednesday May 7. Be prepared with the Arizona Travel ID for hassle-free travel.
Local Government
Pinal County Holds Public Hearing on $346 Million Financing Plan
By
Justin Mathews
May 7, 2025
Pinal County holds a public hearing financing plan to refinance debt and fund new projects.
Local Government
State Agencies Come Together to Protect Arizonans from Extreme Heat
By
Justin Mathews
May 6, 2025
Stay informed on the state's initiatives as agencies come together to protect Arizonans from extreme heat and promote safety.
Local Government
Balancing Urban and Rural: Pinal Deputy County Manager Discusses Land Management Challenges
By
Margaret Witters
May 5, 2025
Explore the challenges of balancing urban and rural land use in Pinal County with insights from Shane Doughty and Himanshu Patel.
Local Government
Incorporation Election Approved by Board of Supervisors Unanimously
By
Justin Mathews
May 3, 2025
Historic news: The Incorporation Election Approved by Board of Supervisors Unanimously allows San Tan Valley to vote on their future.
Local Government
Revenue Streams Run Dry: Pinal County’s Tribal Trust Conversion Challenge
By
Justin Mathews
May 2, 2025
Understand how the conversion of properties to trust status affects Pinal County's revenue streams and taxation.
Local Government
Pinal County Reboots Zoning Code Update Process
By
Margaret Witters
May 1, 2025
During a recent Pinal Unlocked podcast episode, host Shane Doughty…
Local Government
Special Election: Pinal County to Send 90-Day Voter Notices
By
Justin Mathews
Apr 30, 2025
Pinal County will send 90-day voter notices for the special election. Verify your information to ensure your vote counts.
Local Government
New Podcast “Pinal Unlocked” Brings County Government to the People—With Help from a Rescue Chiweenie
By
Justin Mathews
Apr 29, 2025
Join Shane Doughty and Eirini Pajak on 'Pinal Unlocked,' where county government is made relatable—with a rescue Chiweenie sidekick.
Local Government
Casa Grande Recreation Proposal Could Head to November 2025 Ballot
By
Justin Mathews
Apr 25, 2025
Casa Grande plans a $67 million recreation proposal for November 2025 ballot, including new sports fields and an aquatic complex.
Local Government
Town of Florence Considers Expanding Notification Radius for Development Projects
By
Justin Mathews
Apr 24, 2025
The Town of Florence considers expanding the notification radius for development projects. Stay informed about new developments.
Local Government
Apache Junction Recognized for Expanding Its Urban Tree Canopy
By
Justin Mathews
Apr 24, 2025
Apache Junction recognized for expanding its urban tree canopy and named 2025 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation.
Local Government
San Tan Valley Inc. Submit Petition Signatures for Incorporation Effort
By
Justin Mathews
Apr 22, 2025
San Tan Valley Inc. submits 10,500 petition signatures for incorporation effort. Will residents get to vote on August 5, 2025?
Justice System
Local Government
Legislation from Majority Leader Shamp to Crack Down on Pedophiles Signed into Law
By
Justin Mathews
Apr 22, 2025
Learn about Senate Majority Leader Shamp's law targeting child predators. Understand the implications of SB 1585.
Ordinances
Pinal County Proposes New Parking Ordinance: Deadline Looms for HOAs
By
Justin Mathews
Apr 18, 2025
Discover the details of Pinal County's new parking ordinance proposal and the looming deadline for homeowners associations.
Local Government
Health and Human Services Commission Presents Funding Recommendations to Apache Junction City Council
By
Justin Mathews
Apr 17, 2025
The Health and Human Services Commission has presented funding recommendations to the Apache Junction City Council for 2025-2026.
Local Government
State Law Prompts Casa Grande to Reassess Public Hearing Requirements
By
Justin Mathews
Apr 12, 2025
State law changes lead Casa Grande to reassess public hearing requirements in light of Arizona House Bill 2447.
Local Government
County Attorney’s Office Acknowledges Potential Conflict, Board Votes 4-1 for Outside counsel
By
Justin Mathews
Apr 7, 2025
County Attorney’s Office notes possible conflict as Board of Supervisors votes 4-1 for outside legal assistance.
Local Government
Federal deadline for air travel identification begins next month
By
Justin Mathews
Apr 7, 2025
Avoid travel hassles. The federal deadline for air travel identification begins next month. Check your ID compliance now.
Local Government
Pinal County Celebrates Dark Skies: Crucial for Celestial Tourism and Arizona’s Astronomy Industry
By
Justin Mathews
Apr 3, 2025
Learn how Pinal County's proclamation for International Dark Sky Week supports celestial tourism and Arizona's astronomy industry.
Local Government
Voters Chose Brad Miller, Supervisors Consider Another Path as Pre-Inauguration Plans Reach April Agenda
By
Justin Mathews
Apr 1, 2025
Explore the controversy as voters chose Miller, but supervisors consider another path for legal counsel in Pinal County.
Local Government
Pinal County Prepares for Special Election Following Progressive Democrat Congressman Grijalva’s Death
By
Justin Mathews
Mar 24, 2025
The death of Congressman Grijalva prompts Pinal County to organize a special election. Find out what to expect in the upcoming votes.
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