Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is shutting down county jails in anticipation of protests against Arizona's immigration law.
Read More »Maricopa County rejects funds for Arpaio’s ‘birther’ probe
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors won't accept private funds to offset nearly $10,000 spent to investigate President Barack Obama's residency status.
Read More »Maricopa County feuds costing taxpayers $28M
Legal infighting among Maricopa County officials in recent years has cost taxpayers at least $28 million, a figure that will likely grow.
Read More »Trial dates set for remaining Arpaio, Thomas suits
A judge has ruled that the remaining lawsuits against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and ex-county Attorney Andrew Thomas and their deputies will go to trial between May and December of 2013.
Read More »Ex-Maricopa County assistant manager files $5M claim against county
A former assistant Maricopa County manager fired in December in a gifts scandal involving several employees in his department has filed a notice of claim against the county.
Read More »Arizona pension overhaul ruled ‘unconstitutional’
A Maricopa County Superior Court has ruled legislation that would overhaul Arizona's pension system is unconstitutional.
Read More »Arpaio to get outside counsel for racial-profiling lawsuit
Maricopa County will hire outside counsel to defend itself in the U.S. Department of Justice's racial-profiling lawsuit against Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
Read More »Pentagon asks Babeu to account for surplus military gear
The Pentagon is asking the Pinal County Sheriff's Office for an account of $7 million worth of military equipment issued to non-police agencies.
Read More »Glendale faces $35 million budget shortfall
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The city of Glendale is facing its worst budget shortfall in years as residents are expected to see three separate tax increases.
Read More »Manhunt continues for fugitive from Arizona jail
The search continues for a fugitive who walked out of a Maricopa County jail using another inmate's identification two weeks ago.
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