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Latest in Politics

Local News4 weeks ago

EPA proposed approval of Maricopa County Rule 204, which would let cleaner nonroad engines generate credits for major industrial permits.

Local News4 weeks ago

Maricopa County says 3,126 early ballots were mailed six days ahead of schedule but remain valid and can be returned normally.

Local News4 weeks ago

Avondale adopted a utility plan identifying $303.5 million in water and wastewater projects as demand is projected to nearly double.

Local News1 month ago

Federal awards announced Oct. 1 allocate $2.85 million to Peoria, $999,000 to Surprise and $1 million to Glendale for police equipment.

Local News1 month ago

Arizona voters have until 11:59 p.m. Oct. 5 to register or update their information for the Nov. 3 general election.

Local News1 month ago

A Surprise utility analysis estimates the proposed ICE facility would use 190,000 gallons daily and face nearly $9 million in utility obligations.

Local NewsSep. 17, 2026

Maricopa County is hiring more than 4,000 temporary workers for the Nov. 3 general election, with poll and operations jobs available.

Local NewsSep. 16, 2026

Flock Safety cameras remain along Surprise roads more than a month after the city canceled its contract. A removal date has not been announced.

Arizona NewsSep. 12, 2026

Arizona laws effective Sept. 12 change HOA rules, phone-use fines and drone restrictions, and make buying sex a felony.

Local NewsSep. 12, 2026

Maricopa County filed an appeal of the ruling that kept federal oversight of MCSO in place while talks continue on narrowing some requirements.