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‘We didn’t ask for this’: Maricopa Board of Supervisors sides with Wittmann residents on proposed multi-billion dollar BNSF facility
Key Points: BNSF Railway’s $3.2 billion project threatens Wittmann residents’ way of life Residents oppose 4,320-acre rail facility, citing noise and environmental concerns Residents fear exposure to particulates and toxins […]
County supervisor asks AG to investigate recorder
Key Points: Heap is accused of violating open meeting law Gallardo says recorder lied about him in a text to other supervisors Heap sued supervisors over shared services agreement A […]
It’s up to lawmakers to decide whether to OK vote on jail tax
Maricopa County officials are hoping lawmakers will allow voters to consider extending a nearly 30-year old half-cent sales tax that funds jails next election.
Dems nominate 3 to fill LD4 House vacancy
Democrats in Legislative District 4 nominated three candidates July 10 for the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to consider for a House vacancy in the district.
Here is who the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors chose for LD8
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors filled the latest vacancy in the state House after former Rep. Jevin Hodge resigned following allegations of sexual violence and sexual misconduct from his past.
House Democrats back to full strength after Luna-Nájera appointment
The last remaining legislative vacancy was filled by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on Monday, giving the state House of Representatives full membership for the first time this legislative session.
Three more candidates nominated for second LD5 House vacancy
Democratic precinct committeemen in Legislative District 5 succeeded in nominating three candidates for a second legislative vacancy in the district after failing earlier in the week.
Hodge appointed to fill House Democrat vacancy
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed a Democrat who nearly beat U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., to the state House of Representatives on Jan. 31.
Arizona GOP chairman contender asked county supervisors not to certify 2022 election
A candidate to chair the Arizona Republican Party called on Maricopa County supervisors in 2022 to delay certifying the state’s midterm election, which would have violated state law, according to an email obtained by Votebeat.
Resigning office under indictment could be poor strategy
Indicted Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby has no plans of resigning after the state grand jury charged him and his colleague Supervisor, Chairwoman Peggy Judd on two felony counts for delaying certification of the 2022 election.
Corporation Commission approves proposal Rio Verde residents hope will solve water issues
The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a proposal Tuesday that residents in the Rio Verde Foothills area hope will solve their water woes and end an “eyesore” in the state.
Scottsdale and Rio Verde both approve water agreement
More than 700 residences in the Rio Verde Foothills area that have been seeking a water supply since January will finally soon see government action after Scottsdale City Council approved an agreement that brings water to the area Tuesday.
