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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.
Maricopa County approves $2.3 billion budget
Maricopa County officials have approved a budget which includes millions of dollars for employee bonuses.
Court ruling sets up Crandall-Fillmore primary battle
A judge ruled today that Sen. Rich Crandall submitted enough signatures to stay on the ballot, paving the way for a Senate Republican primary with the man who challenged his candidacy: Rep. John Fillmore.
Feds could put “socially disadvantaged” farmers on Arizona county committees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday it could appoint “socially disadvantaged” farmers in six Arizona counties where the elected county committees may be lacking in representation by women and minorities.
Arpaio critics to hold rally outside Tent City
Critics of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio will hold a rally on June 23 to call for the closure of his complex of canvas jail tents.
Long gap in Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s immigration patrols
The Arizona sheriff known for his hardline stance on illegal immigration has gone months without using his most controversial law enforcement tactic.
Maricopa County judge censured for misconduct
The Arizona Supreme Court has publicly censured a judge for misconduct in office.
Arpaio faces Friday deadline in DOJ civil rights suit
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's lawyers face a Friday deadline for responding in court to the U.S. Justice Department's civil rights lawsuit against the sheriff's office.
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.
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.
‘Birther’ is an ‘N’ word
“Birther,” used by the media with impunity, is a derogatory slur, the equivalent of the “N” word used for another group to cast them as sub- human.
Andrew Thomas sides with rivals in support of ballot measure
Disbarred Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas is siding with two of his bitter rivals in support of a ballot measure that makes changes to the state’s system for choosing judges.
