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Bill giving sheriffs more control over budget fails again in Senate
Another attempt to give county elected officials more control over their budgets was once again rejected by the Senate today.
Arpaio pays fine over attack mailers
Sheriff Joe Arpaio has agreed to pay a $76,000 settlement over allegations he violated campaign finance laws in 2010 by running illegal ads that may have influenced the race for Maricopa County Attorney.
Census report shows bust in Arizona’s economy, population growth
Maricopa County has added more people – almost a million – than any other U.S. county in the past decade, but that growth has slowed substantially since the economy soured, according Census Bureau estimates released Monday.
Illegal immigrant inmates drops in Maricopa County
The number of inmates suspected of being illegal immigrants in Arizona's most populous county has dropped by nearly 40 percent, despite an increase in deportations across the country over the same two-year time frame.
Bill giving sheriffs more control over budget fails in Senate
A bill meant to give county sheriffs more control over their budgets died, at least for the moment, in the Senate on Tuesday after one of its strongest advocates, Senate President Russell Pearce, failed to muster enough votes for passage.
Arpaio irked over reading event
America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff is miffed at elementary school administrators after he said he was invited to read to a group of Phoenix sixth-graders a�� and then uninvited for being considered too controversial.
Arpaio says he’s not seeking US Senate seat
Joe Arpaio, the Arizona sheriff known for his hard-line stance on crime and tough enforcement of immigration laws, doused speculation that he would run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Jon Kyl, saying Friday that he doesn't plan on going to Washington.
Tea party gathers for Phoenix convention
Tea party members are gathered in Phoenix for three days of meetings to push reforms and back Republicans.
Arizona sheriff plans his 19th immigration sweep
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he has plans to launch his 19th crime and immigration sweep somewhere in metropolitan Phoenix.
Judge: Arpaio committee should be fined for mailer
An administrative law judge has recommended that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's re-election campaign be fined nearly $77,000 over mailers and a TV ad.
It’s the oldest trick in the book!
A poll showing Arpaio as the front-runner in the U.S. Senate race garnered all the headlines yesterday afternoon, though serious political observers have no reason to believe the sheriff will enter the race, despite his $3 million war chest and proven ability to raise large amounts of money nationally.
Arpaio says no decision yet on US Senate run
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio says he has not made a decision whether to run for the U.S. Senate but is considering it.
