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Local officials hope to ward off budget hits
Local government leaders say counties and municipalities are willing to work with the state on its budget crisis but shouldn't be victimized by the state's own budget-balancing efforts.
Daughter of supervisor released after arrest
The daughter of Maricopa County Supervisor Fulton Brock has been released from lockup after she was arrested last week for alleged sexual conduct with a minor.
Daughter, wife of AZ official accused in sex case
The daughter of a county supervisor has been arrested on suspicion of sexual misconduct with the same teenage boy that her mother is accused of sexually abusing over a three-year period, police said Thursday.
Maricopa County official sues over criminal probes
A Maricopa County supervisor has sued the county, claiming he was wrongfully targeted for criminal investigations and lawsuits without merit by Sheriff Joe Arpaio and former County Attorney Andrew Thomas.
Board, County Attorney working together again
The Maricopa County attorney's office will once again be representing the county Board of Supervisors in civil court cases.
Maricopa Community Colleges probe motivated by political agendas
Differences of opinion, beliefs and convictions are encouraged to be shared and discussed in a civil society. In higher education, these differences are allegedly encouraged in all venues, from the classroom to the governing board room. Yet conservative viewpoints are not welcomed in the Maricopa County Community Colleges and there are a series of events, including our recent election, that illust[...]
Arpaio loses bid to keep deposition videos private
A judge denied a request by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's lawyer to forbid the public release of videos of recent depositions by sheriff's officials in a racial profiling lawsuit against the agency.
Investigator accuses Thomas, aide of felonies
It was the afternoon of Dec. 8, 2009, and Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and his deputy, Lisa Aubuchon, wanted Judge Gary Donahoe off the bench before he heard a case scheduled for the next morning.
Eligibility in question for some redistricting applicants
The eligibility to serve on the Independent Redistricting Commission will be in question for some of the 25 nominees whose names were passed onto legislative leaders Dec. 8.
Investigator seeking disbarment for Thomas, deputy over ethics violations
An independent investigator is seeking the disbarment of former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and one of his deputies on allegations they abused their prosecutorial powers by retaliating and intimidating Thomas’ enemies.
Findings in Thomas ethics violation case coming today
An investigator appointed by the Arizona Supreme Court will release findings today of an investigation into alleged ethical violations of Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and two of his former deputies. At stake are their licenses to practice law.
Lawyers oppose Arpaio request on deposition videos
Attorneys leading a lawsuit that accuses Maricopa County sheriff's deputies of racially profiling Hispanics in their immigration patrols are opposing a request to forbid the public release of videos of recent depositions by sheriff's officials.
