Final canvass of votes approved in Maricopa County, with possible election changes on horizon

The final canvass of votes in Maricopa County was approved Monday. Though the vote count is over, possible changes to the election system could be on the way. 

After delay, supervisors agree on settlement for inmate death

Maricopa County will pay $3.25 million to the family of Deborah Braillard. Court records show she died in the county jail in January 2005 after she was denied treatment for diabetes.

County recorder's office hopes Spanish-language awarness program corrects mistakes

The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office is launching a Spanish-language voter awareness program, in hopes of avoiding possible confusion about the date of the Nov. 6 general election.

Early voting underway in Maricopa County

Early voting for next month’s general election begins Thursday. 

State House candidate's residency questioned

A Maricopa County Superior Court Judge is expected to rule Monday on the eligibility of state House candidate Darin Mitchell for office.

Feds drop criminal probe against Arpaio

The U-S Department of Justice has dropped its criminal investigation into Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and other high-ranking county officials.

Department of Justice sending election observers into Maricopa County

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced it will monitor polling places in Maricopa County for discrimination during Tuesday’s primary election. 

Maricopa County Supervisors vote to keep current property tax rate

Homeowners in Maricopa County might see their property taxes drop by up to $20, and that means less money for the county. 

Phoenix’s new police chief

Police Chief Daniel Garcia talks about his plans and the challenges he faces taking over the Phoenix Police Department.

Maricopa County Attorney wants to see medical marijuana in court

Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery says he’s eager to put Arizona’s medical marijuana law in front of a judge, as defendant or plaintiff. 

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