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Arpaio ordered to appear at hearing on records
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday ordered Sheriff Joe Arpaio to attend a hearing this month to explain why his office hasn't handed over records that the board had subpoenaed in an attempt to see whether he has misused taxpayer money.
Romley promises plan to confront immigration
Maricopa County Attorney Rick Romley is developing a new plan for confronting illegal immigration and plans to release details of his approach in the coming weeks.
Maricopa County looks into tax rebates
The Maricopa County Assessor's Office says it's cracking down on property owners who may be improperly receiving tax rebates for rental homes and apartments.
Capitol Quotes: May 7, 2010
“Right now, we are standing in the cross-hairs of history in this state, and as sheriff of the most populous county in Arizona, there is much work yet to do.” — Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, commenting in a media statement about why de decided against running for governor.
For 4th time, Arpaio not running for governor
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio announced that he will not run for governor, once again ending Arizona’s election-year tradition of the sheriff flirting with the state’s highest office.
Arpaio to announce whether he’ll run for governor
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio plans to announce Monday whether he'll run for governor.
Capitol Quotes: April 30, 2010
"What would you think if a state started arresting people and convicting them of a state crime of evading federal income tax?" — ASU law professor Paul Bender, on arguments that S1070 violates the supremacy clause in the U.S. Constitution and usurps federal authority over immigration law.
Three finance experts appointed to retirement board
Three experts on state finance and economy have been appointed to the Arizona State Retirement System Board, a nine-member body that prescribes investment goals and policies for the state’s retirement system.
Supervisors to consider county attorney finalists
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will meet Friday to consider the four finalists for the vacant Maricopa County attorney's post.
Judge denies request from Rep. Quelland
A judge has denied the request for a jury trial made by an Arizona lawmaker ordered removed from office for violating the state's public campaign financing law.
Panel to recommend county attorney replacement
The Board of Supervisors is expected to meet Friday to consider the panel's recommendations on replacing former County Attorney Andrew Thomas.
Contempt of court ruling vs MCSO deputy is upheld
The Arizona Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a contempt of court finding against a Maricopa County Sheriff's detention officer who rifled through a lawyer's file during a court proceeding last year.
