![City Manager Ben Bitter speaks during a Chamber of Commerce event at Global Water Resources on April 11, 2024. Bitter discussed the current state of economic development in Maricopa, as well as hinting at lowering property tax rates again. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spencer-041124-ben-bitter-chamber-property-taxes-web-534x462.jpg "City gave new manager big low-interest home loan")
Maricopa officer fired for allegedly groping girl wins in hearing
The Civil Rights Division of the Arizona Attorney General's Office has determined reasonable cause exists to conclude former Maricopa Police Officer Martice Berry's termination was racially driven.
Pinal voters paint the county red
Voters selected a trio of republicans, Steve Smith, Frank Pratt and John Fillmore, to represent them in the state legislature, the first republican sweep since the county's inception more than 100 years ago.
MUSD override failing, republicans leading in legislative races
As of 9 p.m. Wednesday night, Scott Bartle and Patricia Coutré were leading the way for two available seats on the Maricopa Unified School District's Governing Board.
McDonald courtroom drama in Florence
In a surprise turn of events, former city of Maricopa Community Services Director Marty McDonald posted a $50,000 bond and was released from jail Monday, Oct. 26.
Paul Babeu questions sheriff’s hiring practices
Paul Babeu, Republican candidate for Pinal County sheriff, publicly questioned the hiring of an additional media staffer and the promotion of another key political ally of the current sheriff.
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