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Apex attorneys file complaint alleging opposition broke state law

Lawyers representing the private racetrack Apex have filed a complaint against a political action committee that took Apex to court. The complaint, filed with the...

Overpass groundbreaking set for Nov. 20

A formal groundbreaking for the construction of an overpass on State Route 347 across the Union Pacific Railroad tracks will take place Nov. 20....

City considers outsourcing utility equipment

City Council heard a presentation Tuesday from a private company that claims to be able to help lower utility and maintenance costs by leasing...

In brief: Arts Task Force now official Maricopa Arts Committee

City Council voted Tuesday to make an official Arts Committee from the Arts Task Force. The task force was previously charged with coordinating special art...

MEDA gets extension of $125K city contract

An economic development mechanism received an updated agreement with the city Tuesday. During a regular meeting, City Council voted to approve the new $125,000 agreement...

Council demotes MCE contract to month-to-month

Maricopa’s local business incubator and its parent company were moved to a month-to-month contract Tuesday, after city council voted to limit the term of...

Letter: Facts every voter needs to know about Props 416/417

By Peg Chapados My fellow Maricopans, it’s time to make a critical decision for our city and county. The Nov. 7, all mail-in election asks...

Letter: Props 416/417 conflict with state statute

By Alan Marchione  A recent article by Jennifer Stielow, Vice-President of the Arizona Tax Research Association (ATRA,) addresses the sneaky and legally unsound language provided...

City Council appoints 2017-18 Youth Council members

The Maricopa City Council approved recommittals and new members to the Maricopa Youth Council Tuesday. Eleven members from the previous term have decided to recommit...

City approves COMET contract extension

The city has extended its contract with the third-party transit service to continue operating the City of Maricopa Express Transit fleet, better known as...

Supervisor, mayor battle ‘misinformation’ on Prop 416

Pinal County Supervisor Anthony Smith and Maricopa Mayor Christian Price urged local business owners to “solve the problem of misinformation out there” regarding transportation...

City pays $192,000 for irrigation water in ongoing Gila River agreement

Maricopa City Council voted Oct. 3 to approve payment of a third-installment for irrigation water at Copper Sky. The $191,750 credit will supply the city’s...

Letter: Maricopa can’t wait ‘800 years’ for transportation improvements

By Anthony Smith Earlier this year the Arizona Department of Transportation said it had a transportation backlog of “800 years.” Anyone in Maricopa want to wait...

Letter: Vote no on Props 416, 417

By Alan Marchione Dear Fellow Voters, Surely by now, you’ve noticed the numerous signs in support of Props 416 and 417 littering our intersections. Once again,...

On the Ballot: Voters being asked to open wallets for regional transportation

Pinal County residents will have the opportunity to vote in November to approve a sales tax funding infrastructure improvements across the county. For Maricopa, it...

City launches 2017 Copa Bingo in shop-local bid

In attempt to boost economic growth in Maricopa, the city’s Economic Development team is again initiating its city-wide Bingo game to encourage Maricopa residents...

State of the City: Mayor calls for patience in economic development (GALLERY)

Maricopa Mayor Christian Price delivered a speech Wednesday night urging residents to “be a little more patient” with the city’s efforts to improve and...

Letter: Goldwater Institute wants to take away your vote on Prop 416

By Connie Van Driel, Tom Shope & Edward Farrell The Phoenix crowd is at it again. The Phoenix-based Goldwater Institute is trying to keep Pinal...

Letter: Prop 416 really about urbanizing Pinal

By Scott Skinner It's a rare moment when average ordinary people can actually place limits on overdevelopment. Voting against Prop 416 affords just such an...

Council approves permit for wood grinding near Apex

The Maricopa City Council approved another conditional use permit (CUP) Tuesday, this time for a wood-grinding company that happens to sit next door to...

Kelly wins seat on flood-control board

In a very close vote, Scott Kelly was elected to the board of the Maricopa Flood Control District on Wednesday. Only 36 ballots were cast....

City to loosen restrictions on home businesses in Heritage District

City officials revealed a plan at Tuesday’s City Council meeting that could allow homes in the Heritage District to more freely be used as...

Mexican consulate talks with City Council on trade, immigration

Representatives from the Mexican consulate appeared before the Maricopa City Council Tuesday, presenting information about the consulate and their role in the state and...

City takes over MCE lease despite incubator’s unknown future

  The Maricopa City Council voted Tuesday to sign a lease on behalf of a local small-business incubator, extending its ability to function despite uncertainty...

What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)

  A mix of fun and educational events are in store this week in Maricopa. Below, Mayor Christian Price invites the community to attend or...

Maricopa Flood Control District election faces new obstacles

A local flood control authority is reconciling changes to state election laws as its October special-election approaches Wednesday. The Maricopa Flood Control District is holding...

Mayor to highlight citizen achievements at State of the City address

Packed with humor and spontaneity, the State of the City Address is about more than the city giving itself a pat on the back. Mayor...

Overpass contractor chosen, bid far below estimate

Coming in more than $5 million under project estimates, Ames Construction was chosen as the general contractor to build an overpass across the Union...

Apex Motor Club returns to P&Z for new permit

Fresh off victories in court, the officers of Apex Motor Club were back before Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission on Monday seeking a development...

Global Water gets zoning change for expansion

  A local water utility is on track for a planned expansion after being granted a zoning variance from City Council Tuesday. The council approved...
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