Opinion

By Merry Grace Maricopa it's that time again to celebrate our Rams and come together for one big Homecoming week. This year marks a special 60th...

In an effort to keep you updated as to what is happening at the Arizona Senate, I will be sending these updates to you...

By Rich Vitiello My dad taught me never to give up. He had the optimism for a better future to see that he and our...

A new year brings about resolutions in which people make promises to do something or improve an aspect of their life. By now, many...

By Hollace Lyon  You’ve probably heard about the recent increase in secondary property tax rates in Maricopa as a result of the Legislature’s change to...

By Dan Frank Recently, a candidate for City Council published a response to my Aug. 8 article regarding SR 347 and the proposed RTA. As...

By Craig Nolan What is the role of resistance training in a weight-loss program? This is a common question that I get asked from students, clients,...

By Barry R. Goldman Let me preface this: I like most dogs and other animals. I have no issue with responsible pet owners or those...

By Anthony Smith I endorse Mr. Glenn Morrison for constable for the Justice Court Precinct #4 in Pinal County. Last spring, after several meetings and...

By Rich Vitiello Gaining trust is sometimes not an easy task, especially when going up against a politician who muddles the truth. I don’t split...

Maricopa cannot develop quickly enough for a lot of residents. The sight of empty lots in key locations and a redundancy of some business...

By Michele Reagan The issues that arose with the amount of time voters had to stand in line, confusion surrounding eligibility and other issues are...

By Ben Owens For the past several years, MUSD 20 has just been getting by. Class sizes are continually growing and, in many cases, have...

By Barry R. Goldman Attacking a person because of his or her sexual orientation is deplorable. No matter your religious or political preferences, there is...

By Aaron Gilbert The same life stressors – job demands, kids, money and, yes, even an intense exercise and nutrition regimen – can create life...

By Rocky Myers Here it is 9-11 in September It’s been 15 years and we remember What a fateful day For all those lost we pray   Those terrorists who...

How do you express your appreciation for your dad on Father's Day? Maricopa columnist Adele shared her tribute to Dad. By Adele A Father IS A bug-killing,...

By Dick Barkley I am typically laissez-faire on most things concerning other people and their habits. However there is one habit when seen infuriates me...

By Jackie Gonzalez It seems that you cannot swing a dead political polecat without landing on someone who is for or against the Maricopa Unified...

By Rich Vitiello Since this will probably be my last campaign editorial before election day, please let me remind you of some of the differences...

By Anthony Smith As your county supervisor, I encourage anybody to examine my voting record. My actions are a matter of public record. However, when...

By Merry Grace Guess what, Maricopa! It's time to get loud once again with some hometown pride. The beginning of the school year marks the...

By Rich Vitiello Rather than couch things in political happy talk, I speak plainly – without glossing things over and dishing out words from both...

By Gabriela Potter The American Legion Auxiliary of Maricopa thanks all participants and community for supporting the first Veterans Day Parade . Special thanks to  the...

By Rep. Tom O’Halleran This year, Americans have a once-in-a-decade opportunity to participate in one of our government’s most important processes: the census. The census was...

By Alan Marchione A new election cycle is upon us, and once again, we find the Maricopa Unified School District desperately trying to pass another...

By Ralph Atchue I’m Ralph Atchue, your candidate for the Arizona State Senate and I need your vote.  There is a clear and distinct difference...

By Sen. Steve Smith Now that the 2018 Legislative Session has begun, as I do each year I want to provide you ways on how to...

By Henry Wade Hello Maricopa family, it has been some time since I penned a letter to the editor, primarily because there are times when...

By Sen. Steve Smith Now that the Arizona Legislature is well underway into the 2017 session, I wanted to give you an update on some...