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In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Pinal County from local and regional media.
Democrats win the Arizona House, Senate and governor’s office for the first time since 1966
Democrats win the Arizona House, Senate and governor’s office for the first time since 1966
A car wash could be coming to this Maricopa development
The developers behind the proposed Beyond Food Mart retail center received a unanimous recommendation for approval Monday from Maricopa’s Planning and Zoning Commission for a conditional use permit that would […] The post A car wash could be coming t...
Nov 11, 2026A close count: Maricopa’s final election results are in
Maricopa’s closest election races came down to a few hundred votes, with Henry Wade and Loraine Conley leading the final seats on the City Council and Maricopa Unified School District […] The post A close count: Maricopa’s final election results are ...
Nov 11, 2026Democratic wave reshapes Arizona politics; LD7 remains Republican
A Democratic wave swept across Arizona in the Nov. 3 election, reshaping state government while leaving Legislative District 7’s Republican representation intact. Locally, voters also selected governing board members for the Ray Unified and Mammoth-S...
Nov 11, 2026Surprise! More SR 347 lane restrictions are coming
Just when you thought you could enjoy a smoother ride on State Route 347, even more orange cones are arriving for your nightly drive. The Arizona Department of Transportation added […] The post Surprise! More SR 347 lane restrictions are coming appea...
Nov 10, 2026Mapping Pinal County’s energy boom: 16 energy projects taking shape
Thousands of Acres across Pinal County are being developed for solar power, natural gas and battery storage. Here’s where you can find them. The post Mapping Pinal County’s energy boom: 16 energy projects taking shape appeared first on InMaricopa.com...
Nov 9, 2026Election 2026 update: Wade widens lead for 2nd City Council seat
The standings in Maricopa’s local election races remain largely unchanged, but the margins continue to move as Pinal County works through the remaining ballots. In the City Council race, Councilmember […] The post Election 2026 update: Wade widens le...
Nov 7, 2026Blue wave reaches Maricopa as Gusse wins House seat
Arizona’s blue wave has reached Maricopa. Former City Councilmember Julia Gusse (D-Maricopa) has won one of two seats representing Legislative District 16 in the Arizona House, meaning she will join […] The post Blue wave reaches Maricopa as Gusse wi...
Nov 6, 2026Global Water customers will pay more for water next month
Global Water Resources customers will pay more for water after the Arizona Corporation Commission approved new rates today. The increase will add less than $3 per month to a typical […] The post Global Water customers will pay more for water next mon...
Nov 5, 2026SR 347 lane restrictions return next week. Here’s when
Just when we all got used to the smooth drive on State Route 347, the Arizona Department of Transportation announced lane restrictions are returning next week. Yikes. ADOT is planning […] The post SR 347 lane restrictions return next week. Here’s whe...
Nov 5, 2026Follow along with Pinal County election results
Election 2026 The general election is Tuesday, with the first wave of results from early ballots expected to drop around 8 p.m. that night. Pinal County residents have a number of decisions to m...
Nov 4, 2026Dugan retains lead as Manfredi moves into second in City Council race
The third round of unofficial election results rolled in around 2 a.m. Wednesday, shaking up the Maricopa City Council race and giving voters a fresh look at local contests. The […] The post Dugan retains lead as Manfredi moves into second in City Co...
Nov 4, 2026