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By Dan Frank As a civil engineer, I work on design, construction and maintenance of the physical and built environment, seeking solutions to solve everyday...

By Joshua Babb At the City Council debate on Monday, July 25, I was asked whether or not I supported the MUSD budget override. I...

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 Sen. Steve Smith I have been asked who I am endorsing in various contested races in the Aug. 30 primary election.  This year it...

Seven people are running for three seats on the Maricopa City Council. The Primary Election is Aug. 30. Early voting begins Aug. 3. Joshua Babb Age:...

Traffic on State Route 347, economic development, utility rates, the override at Maricopa Unified School District, the library and the flood plain were all...

In case you missed it, at a debate forum Monday night after a couple of candidates for Maricopa City Council mentioned the state's 1-percent...

By Rich Vitiello I’m not a politician and have no hidden agenda. I’m running for the office of county supervisor because I want to see...

Maricopa will be taking on a decidedly apple flavor next week with a new opportunity for residents of all ages to show their support...

A senior vice president assured the Maricopa City Council that the Greater Phoenix Economic Council was getting participants a 7-to-1 return on investment. The council...

By Ethan McSweeney At its final meeting of the 2015-16 school year, the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board approved the budget for the upcoming...

By Ethan McSweeney “The city has always had those rules in place,“but it’s rare that it actually comes up.” -- Mayor Christian Price Chris Sarappo, a...

By Ethan McSweeney Chris Sarappo doesn’t expect to win his race for state representative in Legislative District 11 – he just wants to give voters...

By Ethan McSweeney A few additional teachers and extra equipment for students are among the changes to the Maricopa Unified School District’s budget override. Governing...

By Ethan McSweeney Shirley Ann Hartman has lived in western Pinal County for 56 years, calling the rolling hills and desert washes in the area...

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

A half-cent sales tax could relieve some of the traffic pressure on State Route 347, if Pinal County voters go for it. The Board of...

By Ethan McSweeney An extension of Edison Road west to State Route 238 will begin construction this summer pending approval of a contract by the...

DEMOCRAT Kaye Dickson Age: 52 Years in Pinal County: 33 Education: Master’s degree in Public Administration, bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Certified Public  Manager, Certified Arizona Police Officer,...

Ideas for Maricopa’s future overpass have changed, at least on paper. IF YOU GO What: SR 347 Overpass Public Information Meeting When: July 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Maricopa...

By Anthony Smith The role of county supervisor requires a person to pay attention to details and be a good researcher of the facts. The...

By Angela Villa Regarding the upcoming election for Pinal County Supervisor for District 4, we need a change. We need representation. I have been a resident...

By Ethan McSweeney Anticipated costs for the State Route 347 overpass drives much of the increases in the city of Maricopa’s $142 million budget for...

By Julia R. Gusse My name is Julia Romero Gusse, and I am running for the opportunity and privilege to serve the great City of...

By Leon Potter I am hopeful when a candidate runs for office that it is because the person has a heart for public service and...

By Rich Vitiello I’m passionate.  I’m passionate for my family, my friends and my community.  I’m passionate about issues we face in this county.  It’s...

By Ethan McSweeney Money for new teachers, a salary boost for employees and an increased bonus for staff are included in the proposed $40.6 million...

By Ethan McSweeney Maricopa High School’s band director will see a boost in his pay next year that would put him on par with varsity...

By Ethan McSweeney The Maricopa City Council struck down a measure aimed at amending the city’s concealed-carry ordinance that would have included the constable in...

By Ethan McSweeney A plan to add lanes to Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway between Porter and White and Parker roads is rolling forward. The Maricopa City...