by Melissa | Sep 27, 2018 | Government
Shope one of few younger lawmakers in aging legislatures by Brendan Campbell | Cronkite News Legislators across the country are far older than their constituents, and issues important to young people are taking a backseat at state and national levels as a result,...
by Melissa | Sep 27, 2018 | Development, Florence, Government
Florence Development Services to be broken up by Mark Cowling | Florence Reminder & Blade Tribune The town’s Development Services Department, formed more than a year ago, is being split up. “The desired plan is to go back to having a Department of Public Works and...
by Melissa | Sep 27, 2018 | Arizona City, Development, Economy, Government
Supervisor gives update on area road projects by Maria Vasquez | Arizona City Independent Pinal County Supervisor Anthony Smith gave an update on Arizona City road projects at a Sessions with the Supervisor Sept. 18. The first session held since a summer break. Also...
by Melissa | Sep 25, 2018 | Government
Volkmer says state prison population has peaked after critical report by Kevin Reagan | Casa Grande Dispatch A new report condemns Arizona for its rising prison population, but Pinal County’s top prosecutor says he’s trying to only incarcerate the people who should be...
by Melissa | Sep 24, 2018 | Government, Maricopa
General election town hall to feature state, local candidates inMaricopa The InMaricopa.com General Election Town Hall is set for Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maricopa High School’s Performing Arts Center. State and local candidates will discuss the issues with...
by Melissa | Sep 24, 2018 | Arizona City, Environment, Government
Pinal officials see green in renewable energy companies by Heather Smathers and Maria Vasquez | Arizona City Independent Pinal County is working to become greener through renewable energy operations that can fuel broader economic development, officials say. Wednesday...