Recent News About Maricopa County
Maricopa County to distribute $23 million in CARES Act funds to small businesses and nonprofits
By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 13, 2020
The City of Phoenix Board of Supervisors recently approved the use of $23 million in federal CARES Act funds to help local small businesses and nonprofits with grants of up to $10,000.
MARICOPA COUNTY: MCDPH Has Identified Hepatitis A Exposure at Genghis Grill Restaurant in Tempe Marketplace
By Press release submission | Jul 1, 2019
Maricopa County Public Health Has Identified Hepatitis A Exposure at Genghis Grill restaurant in Tempe Marketplace
City of Maricopa signals increase in primary property tax income
By Marian Johns | Jun 8, 2018
In accordance with Arizona statutes, the City of Maricopa has scheduled a public hearing and is notifying residents that the city will collect more in primary property taxes than in the previous year.
State, county officials shift funding to address Phoenix's homelessness issue
By Giselle Rances | May 2, 2018
While sleeping mats have been available for homeless individuals on 11th Avenue and West Jackson’s Human Services Campus in Phoenix, state and county officials have unanimously agreed to redirect funding originally intended for temporary overflow shelters to permanent housing solutions.
Maricopa supervisors approve consolidation of animal shelter services
By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors recently approved $1.8 million in funding to help consolidate its animal shelter services and pave the way for those services to be moved into a larger, renovated, central location to better serve residents.
Rehabilitated dam to protect thousands of West Valley residents
By Marian Johns | Jan 3, 2018
A newly rehabilitated 1.6-mile long, compacted-earth embankment dam for West Valley that is expected to protect thousands of residents from flooding has been officially dedicated.
Maricopa animal shelter works doggedly to save more lives
By Carol Ostrow | Sep 27, 2017
Staff and volunteers have been working to realize greater success rates at Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC).
Maricopa County launches program to recruit forensic pathologists
By Marian Johns | Sep 14, 2017
The Maricopa County board of supervisors has approved a new loan repayment plan incentive that the county hopes will boost the recruiting and retainment of forensic pathologists for the medical examiner's office.
Maricopa County board appoints constable for Arrowhead Justice Precinct
By Chandra Lye | Sep 7, 2017
A new constable for the Arrowhead Justice Precinct has been appointed by the Maricopa County board of supervisors.
Maricopa County approves electronic medical records project for HonorHealth
By Kacie Whaley | Sep 5, 2017
The Maricopa County board of supervisors has partnered with HonorHealth so patients in Maricopa County will have a convenient way to access their medical information electronically, the county reported.
Mahogany Cherry Kennedy Appointed As South Mountain Constable
By Marian Johns | Aug 30, 2017
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed Mahogany Cherry Kennedy as its constable for South Mountain Justice Precinct, a position that was left open after the resignation of former Constable Jimmie Munoz.
Maricopa County board of supervisors fills Legislative District 4 seat
By Marian Johns | Aug 24, 2017
The Maricopa County board of supervisors recently appointed Geraldine Peten to the Arizona House of Representatives Legislative District 4 seat.
Maricopa County board of supervisors picks panel to help choose new state representative
By Kacie Whaley | Aug 15, 2017
The Maricopa County board of supervisors has selected the citizens panel that will choose the candidates for the Legislative District 4 seat in the Arizona House of Representatives.
Maricopa County funds homelessness solutions with $1.3 million in contracts
By Carol Ostrow | Aug 4, 2017
Six contracts worth $1.3 million will be applied toward specific ways for Maricopa County to effectively manage area homelessness through coordinated resources like rapid rehousing and emergency shelters.
Maricopa County justice program receives national awards
By Carol Ostrow | Jul 24, 2017
Maricopa County’s Smart Justice Initiative recently was honored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) for its system that links former inmates with career options to reduce recidivism and to empower them.
Maricopa County finalizes fiscal 2018 budget
By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 21, 2017
Maricopa County on Monday unanimously approved its fiscal 2018 budget of $2.49 billion.
Wells Fargo delivers $5 million for Maricopa homeowner program
By Carol Ostrow | Dec 18, 2015
Trellis and its parent organization NeighborWorks America recently shared that Wells Fargo has pledged $5 million via its “NeighborhoodLIFT” program to support homeownership in Arizona’s Maricopa County.
