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Maricopa leaders make final case to ADOT for putting SR 347 on 5-year plan

Maricopa Leaders Urge ADOT to Prioritize SR 347 in Upcoming 5-Year Plan

Maricopa Mayor Nancy Smith participated in a recent Arizona State Transportation Board hearing in Bullhead City, where discussion centered on State Route 347’s potential inclusion in...

Hidden Valley residents notch small victory over housing developers

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Hidden Valley Residents Score a Win Against Housing Developers

Tia Bass and her neighbor Dean Ashbaucher celebrated a significant community win on May 15, 2025, when the Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8-1...

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Two Groundbreaking Affordable Rental Projects Set to Add 500+ Subsidized Housing Units

City and state leaders, alongside developers, initiated the groundbreaking of two significant affordable housing projects in Maricopa today. These developments, Ironwood Ranch and The Ranches at...

Developers (bottom left) envision the oasis depicted in these newly seen sketches across from the casino at John Wayne Parkway and Farrell Road. [City of Maricopa/Vestar]

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Rezoning Greenlit for Maricopa Towne Center Amid Uncertainties

Plans for a significant development in Maricopa have advanced following the unanimous approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The site, located across from the casino...

Liquor law, Lopez’s first, a toast to less red tape

Arizona Craft Brewers Guild2 months ago

Liquor Law Reform: Lopez’s First Step Toward Reducing Red Tape

House Bill 2741, the first legislative success for Rep. Chris Lopez (R-Casa Grande), has been signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs, marking a significant milestone...

By unanimous vote, Maricopa’s 347 tax gets the green light

ADOT2 months ago

Maricopa’s 347 Tax Approved: Community Backs New Measure!

On May 6, 2025, a significant public hearing took place regarding the Commuting Corridors Sales Tax Fund at Maricopa City Hall. The hearing attracted a large...

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Maricopa MVD Warns: 65% Still Need Real ID as Deadline Approaches, Panic Sets In!

The countdown is nearing its end. After 17 years of anticipation and delays, the enforcement date for the federal Real ID requirement approaches on Wednesday. This...

Maricopa votes on 347 tax Tuesday. Everything you need to know

Ben Bitter2 months ago

Maricopa’s Crucial Tax Vote: What You Must Know About Tuesday’s 347 Ballot

This year’s Wild West Music Fest featured chart-topping star LeAnn Rimes, who—while not singing specifically about State Route 347—captured the essence of Maricopa’s growing traffic woes...

With vote to up taxes looming, polling indicates strong but polarized support

Arizona road tax2 months ago

Vote on Tax Hike Approaches: Polls Reveal Deep Divides in Public Support

On Tuesday, the Maricopa City Council is set to vote on a proposed half-cent sales tax aimed at funding local road upgrades, including the widening of...

Coroner investigated 50% more Maricopa deaths last year

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Coroner Sees 50% Spike in Maricopa Death Investigations Last Year

The Pinal County Medical Examiner’s Office (PCMEO) has reported a significant increase in the number of deaths investigated in Maricopa for 2024. Investigations rose by 50%...