Government

At the Tuesday, April 24 City Council meeting the Council will vote on a contract to hire Ricky Horst as the new City Manager...

Schools could close if teachers in the Maricopa Unified School District walk-out in the future. Information posted to the MUSD website was published Thursday evening...

The City of Maricopa announced its two finalists for the job of city manager. The city will host a meet-and-greet with the candidates Tuesday...

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced Thursday afternoon his proposal to increase teacher pay by 20 percent by fall 2020. The announcement comes the day after...

The movement to increase teacher pay and improve education for Arizona students continued April 11. Teachers participated in walk-ins at eight schools in the Maricopa...

When the City of Maricopa last completed a hotel feasibility study, it was 2014 and Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino had not announced its hotel expansion. Maricopa...

Maricopa’s general plan describes a development pattern of mixed-use core areas called Village Centers. They were an important component in the creation of the city’s...

By Michelle Chance Around 8,000 school buses are inspected by the Arizona Department of Public Safety every year. Inspectors discover minor and sometimes major defects. In...

The Board for the Pinal County Regional Transportation Authority (PRTA) announced the names of the citizens selected for the new Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee...

Tracey Lopeman stood in front of Walmart to meet Maricopans in an effort to get to know the community when she was a candidate...

  For those concerned with the status of development around Maricopa, the city’s Economic Development department is taking efforts to the next level. The Maricopa City...

Tuesday, Mayor Christian Price proclaimed March Women's History Month: Women's History Month proclamation Whereas, women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historic contributions...

  As construction on residential housing ramps up in Maricopa, the city is considering ways to make the process easier for developers. Last year the city...

Pinal County and the Regional Transportation Authority filed a legal response Monday to an injunction request filed by the Goldwater Institute over a transportation...

Demolition is scheduled next week on Heritage District buildings in the path of the coming overpass. “Right now we are scheduled to begin demolition on...

Maricopa is envisioning a new “city center,” and officials want resident feedback. A design charrette and community workshop are set for March 15 from 4...

Maricopa public school teachers joined a statewide movement Wednesday in protest of low teacher pay. “This is not an indictment of our local schools; it’s...

  The Maricopa City Council approved an application for federal transit funds Feb. 6. But those funds are just part of the budget puzzle for...

2018 ELECTION DATES PRIMARY ELECTION May 30 Deadline to return candidate packets for city council July 30 Deadline to register to vote Aug. 1 Early voting begins Aug....

A report on enrollment growth from a Phoenix-based consulting firm prompted cautious optimism from school leaders Wednesday. Rick Brammer and Don Graves with Applied Economics...

Construction trailers for the overpass are expected to be in place in Maricopa by the end of the week. But that is not the beginning...

A month ahead of naming its new superintendent, Maricopa Unified School District whittled down a list of prospective future leaders vying for the position. Out...

Maricopa/Stanfield Justice Court will play a part in the 2018 election. The court is currently in Precinct 8 but is being reconfigured to Precinct...

Andre LaFond grew up in the Chicago suburbs and now works in investigations. He is currently running for constable of the Maricopa/Stanfield Justice Court. Hometown: Aurora,...

Last year, the city unveiled a new digital program designed to save residents time, money and paper when applying for various permits. “The City of...

Vice Mayor Peg Chapados invites all City Council candidates, or anyone interested in learning more about what serving on City Council involves, to a...

The Maricopa City Council approved an application for federal transit funds Tuesday. The vote followed a presentation by the city’s transportation department and a public...

February is proclaimed Black History month annually in the city of Maricopa. It is a month of reflection and celebration, as well as an...

  It may be an “off-year” election, but a U.S. Senate race is already heating up, a Maricopan is making a bid for Congress, and...

  For the past 15 years, city councilmembers, city managers, planners and other administrators have emphasized different areas of growth and identity in an attempt...