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State Rep. Teresa Martinez (R-Casa Grande) listens to a member of Pinal Partnership ask questions during a meeting with Arizona State University's Decision Theater in Tempe on Dec. 11, 2024. The session was an attempt to get Pinal Partnership on board to collaborate with the university's researchers to better design the county's transportation possibilities. [Monica D. Spencer]

Can ASU Rise to Dominate the Struggling PRTA? This Rep Believes It!

State Rep. Teresa Martinez (R-Casa Grande) engaged with members of the Pinal Partnership during a meeting at Arizona State University’s Decision Theater in Tempe on December...

Business3 months ago

Pinal County Reverts to Euthanizing Dogs After 6-Year Hiatus Amid Overcrowding Crisis and Staffing Shortages

A recent outcry from residents of Maricopa, Arizona, highlights a growing concern over the increasing number of loose and feral animals in the area. Many local...

A boy, 14, was assaulted on a city basketball court. ‘Then came the cover-up,’ staffers say

Copper Sky4 months ago

14-Year-Old Boy Assaulted on City Basketball Court Sparks Allegations of a Cover-Up, Staffers Reveal

In a troubling series of events, allegations have emerged that high-ranking city officials in Maricopa conspired to conceal an assault on a middle school-aged boy at...

Featured4 months ago

Fox News: Daniel Penny Poised for Congressional Gold Medal Honor

U.S. Rep. Eli Crane, a Republican from Arizona, is set to introduce a resolution aimed at awarding Daniel Penny the Congressional Gold Medal, a prestigious civilian...

City Manager Ben Bitter has executive power to pursue grant money for Redevco Solutions. [Bryan Mordt]

Business4 months ago

Bitter’s Bold Leadership Propels the Industrial Triangle into a New Era

An action taken by the Maricopa City Council at their recent meeting has advanced the Industrial Triangle project, signaling a push for significant economic growth in...

Newly appointed Vice Mayor Henry Wade stands for a photo inside the council chambers on Dec. 3, 2024. [Monica D. Spencer]

Amber Liermann4 months ago

Wade Appoints City’s First-Ever Vice Mayor

Maricopa City Council has appointed Henry Wade as the new Vice Mayor, marking a significant moment in local governance. Wade, who has over a decade of...

Amber Liermann4 months ago

Exciting Announcement Tomorrow: New Vice Mayor Set to Take Office

Maricopa’s Vice Mayor, Amber Liermann, is set to nominate her successor during the upcoming City Council meeting on September 18, 2024. Liermann described her tenure as...

Planning board to discuss auto parts retailer, commercial rezoning

Business4 months ago

Planning Board Set to Debate Controversial Auto Parts Retailer Rezoning

Maricopa’s Planning and Zoning Commission has reconvened after a month-long hiatus to discuss important developmental matters within the city. This week’s meeting agenda is relatively concise,...

Rep. Martinez calls for conflict of interest investigation into tourism department

Business4 months ago

Rep. Martinez Demands Probe into Tourism Department’s Conflicts of Interest

State Representative Teresa Martinez (R-Casa Grande) has called for an investigation regarding potential conflicts of interest tied to Arizona Tourism Director Lisa Urias and several lucrative...

An exterior view of Maricopa's city hall on April 2, 2024. [Bryan Mordt]

Anderson Farms4 months ago

5 Key Takeaways from Last Night’s City Council Meeting

An exterior view of Maricopa’s city hall was captured on April 2, 2024. In case you missed it, the latest city council meeting presented several significant...