Posted on: August 31, 2023
Maricopa County will invest approximately $2 million of its opioid settlement dollars in 12 local organizations doing important work to expand youth prevention and treatment; add recovery programs; bolster harm reduction programs; and enhance processes fo...
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Posted on: August 29, 2023
Innovative Program Funded by Maricopa County
1,250 people have left homelessness behind over the past year through an innovative program announced by Maricopa County in May 2022. Seeded with $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal dollars, th...
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Posted on: August 14, 2023
Maricopa County continues the update process of the White Tank Grand Avenue Area Plan and will provide the next opportunity for community input on August 24, 2023 in Sun City West. The County will host an in-person public meeting where community members w...
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Posted on: August 3, 2023
At least eighty-three hopeful homebuyers in Maricopa County are set to realize their dreams of homeownership thanks to an agreement recently approved by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to allocate $500,000 to a downpayment assistance program.
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Posted on: August 7, 2023
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved an agreement with the city of Goodyear to provide essential career services at the Georgia T. Lord Library, 1900 N. Civic Square in Goodyear.
This collaborative effort will offer residents o...
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Posted on: July 19, 2023
Phoenix - The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed a new state senator in District 2 after following a process prescribed by law.
Picking from a three-candidate list submitted by District 2 precinct committeemen, Board members voted to appoin...
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Posted on: July 12, 2023
Funding Secures Program for Summers of 2023 and 2024
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved more than $2.2 million in funding for youth summer workforce opportunities. The program, which received unanimous support, provides valuable employment o...
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Posted on: July 3, 2023
Hotel to Provide Shelter, Wraparound Services to 500 People Per Year
At its June 28 meeting, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement that provides more than $4 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the City of Mesa to...
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Posted on: June 28, 2023
Four Projects Will Add 790 New Units to the Valley’s Housing Stock
Today, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement that provides more than $7.1 million in funding to the City of Glendale to build affordable housing. The project will a...
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Posted on: June 15, 2023
At its June 14 meeting, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved the use of more than $2 million in funding to support essential homelessness services. The funding will be awarded to a variety of local organizations that will deliver street outre...
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Posted on: June 13, 2023
Maricopa County and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) are joining forces in a collaborative effort to provide comprehensive support for individuals facing homelessness. This partnership strengthens and streamlines homeless services, ensuri...
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Posted on: June 8, 2023
Maricopa County Creates a Diaper Bank
Maricopa County's Human Services Department is providing diapers to eligible families at no cost. The new ‘Diaper Bank’ is made possible through funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services via Arizona...
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Posted on: June 7, 2023
Maricopa County Partners with Tempe to Fund a Cooling Center as Summer Heat Begins
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved $50,000 in funding for the operation of a new cooling center in Tempe. The funding is part of the County’s American Res...
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Posted on: May 25, 2023
Maricopa County Partners with UMOM Helping Hands Housing Services to Fund Affordable Housing in Phoenix
$6 Million Contribution Helps Build Bret Tarver TerraceThe Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved $6 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARP...
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Posted on: May 22, 2023
Overall county budget decreases by 2.6%
Maricopa County supervisors are cutting the tax rate again as part of the tentative FY 2024 budget they unanimously approved today.
A year after passing the largest tax rate cut in Maricopa County history, the Board o...
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Posted on: May 8, 2023
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved nearly $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support non-profit agencies serving refugees.
“People arrive in our community from all over the world and when you have never been here, it ca...
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Posted on: February 24, 2022
No one looked happier than Nick McGuire as he strode cheerfully through Tempe Micro Estates with Larry, his fluffy black dog, at his side.
McGuire, 43, has been the proud owner of his own, two-story, 600-square-foot, one-bedroom home in Tempe’s u...
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Posted on: May 2, 2023
Maricopa County is celebrating the groundbreaking of Ozanam Manor II that took place on Tuesday, May 2 at the project site, 2120 S. 3rd Drive in Phoenix.
Maricopa County contributed $6 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to help build Ozanam M...
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Posted on: May 1, 2023
Funds Extend Shelter Operations Through January 2025
Maricopa County has approved an extension to an agreement with the City of Phoenix to provide temporary day and night shelter services to serve up to 200 individuals experiencing homelessness in the Phoenix area. The agreement extends Maricopa County’s pa...
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Posted on: April 26, 2023
Funding Supports Projects in Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Peoria, and ScottsdaleThe Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved more than $3.8 million in funding that will provide heat relief to people experiencing homelessness. The approval p...
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Posted on: April 12, 2023
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved more than $4.2 million in funding for the cities of Avondale and Surprise to construct shelter to aid people experiencing homelessness. The projects are funded by Maricopa County’s American Rescue Plan...
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Posted on: March 21, 2023
Maricopa County is proud to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for Centerline at Glendale, a construction project that will add 368 affordable housing units to the West Valley housing stock. The event will take place at the project site, 6775 N. 67th Av...
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Posted on: March 15, 2023
Maricopa County has approved an agreement with the City of Surprise to provide temporary emergency shelter services to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Surprise area. The agreement includes a $55,000 increase, bringing the total funding for th...
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Posted on: March 7, 2023
If you have another source of water, stop playing games and deliver it to Rio Verde Foothills residents now. That’s the message today from Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to the City of Scottsdale.
It’s been three months...
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Posted on: January 26, 2023
Maricopa County Supervisors approved $1.29 million in funding to help provide career and technical educational opportunities to high school students in Mesa Public Schools.
Maricopa County Supervisors approved $1.29 million in funding to help provide career and technical educational opportunities to high school students in Mesa Public Schools. The approval comes a week before the start of CTE Month®, an observation held each...
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Posted on: January 25, 2023
Maricopa County residents have another avenue to access training and employment programs – the Maricopa County Community College District.
Maricopa County residents have another avenue to access training and employment programs – the Maricopa County Community College District.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved more than $6.4 million in funding this week to provide career devel...
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Posted on: January 11, 2023
Multi-Year Project Unifies Maricopa County Departments Under One Identity
Maricopa County is starting the new year with a new look to help residents make the connection to all the programs and services available through their county government.
“What we fou...
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Posted on: December 12, 2022
Public Health Alerts Public to Rise in COVID-19, Flu and RSV Cases
Residents are encouraged to get vaccinated and stay home if sick
PHOENIX (December 9, 2022)— According to Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH), cases of COVID-19, influenza (f...
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Posted on: November 17, 2022
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Approved Program to Bolster Skilled Workforce
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $12 million in funding to provide apprenticeship opportunities for county residents, bolstering the pipeline of skilled workers in a variety of career fields. The program is estimated to support a total of...
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Posted on: November 3, 2022
A booming Northwest Valley now has improved connections to help with traffic flow.
Once a road with one lane in each direction, Northern Parkway now has two lanes of free-flow traffic in each direction plus frontage roads.
These traffic improvements cutting...
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Posted on: October 3, 2022
Domestic violence, in the form of physical, sexual, emotional, and financial control and abuse, affects the family and the community- sometimes with consequences spanning generations.
Video: Domestic Violence Survivor Story
Domestic violence, in the form of physical, sexual, emotional, and financial control and abuse, affects the family and the community- sometimes with consequences spanning generations. According to the Arizon...
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Posted on: October 20, 2022
Residents facing eviction in Glendale and Mesa can once again apply for financial assistance for rent and utilities thanks to a vote by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.
Cities of Glendale and Mesa Receive Funding to Prevent Evictions, Utility Shutoffs
Residents facing eviction in Glendale and Mesa can once again apply for financial assistance for rent and utilities thanks to a vote by the Maricopa County Board of Supervis...
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Posted on: October 13, 2022
Maricopa County is partnering with ASU Enterprise Technology, Sun Corridor Network, and Digital Equity Institute to advance broadband internet across the region, especially to communities in need. According to Arizona State University, 70 percent of Arizo...
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Posted on: September 16, 2022
Maricopa County has received its first payment as part of an historic settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors. The $4.7 million deposit is part of an estimated $80 million the County will receive from drugmakers and distributors over the nex...
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Posted on: September 15, 2022
MCACC is Partnering with Best Friends Animal Society for their upcoming National Adoption Weekend to Help Combat the Growing Shelter Crisis in America
September 14, 2022 (Phoenix, AZ) – Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC), ...
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Posted on: August 15, 2022
Today the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors canvassed the 2022 August Primary Election, certifying that the results are accurate and provided a full accounting of all the ballots cast in the election.
With more than 866,000 (35%) voters participating in...
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Posted on: July 29, 2022
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $3.1 million in funding for the construction of two affordable housing projects on Broadway Road between 7th and Central Avenues in Phoenix. The funding comes from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and i...
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Posted on: July 5, 2022
Funding Extends Housing, Meals, and Services Through June 30, 2024
- The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $23 million in funding for bridge housing
- Maricopa County operates 250 bridge housing units across 4 converted hotel properties to...
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Posted on: June 30, 2022
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to approve a new map adjusting the boundaries of the county’s five supervisorial districts to account for population and demographic changes over the past decade. The Board’s approval today come...
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Posted on: June 16, 2022
New Funding Brings Total Investment to More Than $45 Million
Maricopa County, in partnership with the Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers (AACHC), has awarded an additional $24.3 million to community health centers (CHCs) to improve infrastructur...
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Posted on: June 16, 2022
Phoenix, Ariz. (June 16, 2022) – Job seekers and families seeking Head Start and career services in Mesa and the surrounding community will have more convenient access. Maricopa County held a grand opening ceremony for its new Human Services Division East...
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Posted on: June 13, 2022
FightTheBiteMaricopa.org focuses on mosquito bite and disease prevention
Summer is here and so is mosquito season. With the launch of its new Fight the Bite campaign, Maricopa County is providing information about steps people can take to reduce mosquito p...
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Posted on: May 31, 2022
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $1,390,449 in funding to provide career training opportunities for county residents, bolstering the pipeline of skilled labor for the construction industry and in-demand careers.
The May 18 vote p...
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Posted on: May 31, 2022
As part of a comprehensive suite of investments to address affordable housing needs, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved a $5 million program funded by federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars that expands rental options for peopl...
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Posted on: May 24, 2022
Maricopa County is being recognized nationally for programs that help individuals and families navigate a world changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The nation’s fastest-growing county received 43 National Achievement Awards this year from the Nati...
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Posted on: May 23, 2022
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved an additional $35 million in funding for the development of affordable housing units across the region and to facilitate homeownership through down payment assistance programs. This latest round of funding...
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Posted on: May 18, 2022
Phoenix – The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors seeks applicants for appointment to the position of Moon Valley Justice Precinct Constable. Constable Carl Seel resigned the position as of May 4th, 2022.
Constables execute, serve, and...
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Posted on: May 19, 2022
$4 Million in Funding Offers Heat Relief, Case Management Services May-Oct
- Maricopa County Has Partnered With the City of Phoenix to Open a Day and Night Heat Relief Facility
- Up to 200 People Can Be Served at the Location near 28th and Washington Streets
- Ser...
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Posted on: May 11, 2022
- The Maricopa County Human Services Department has partnered with the Maricopa County Library District to Expand Access to Workforce Development Services Across the County
- Job Seekers Can Now Access Career Counseling and Employment Services via County Libra...
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Posted on: April 25, 2022
Funding Adds 144 Housing Units for Seniors Exiting Homelessness
- The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $10.7 million in funding for two affordable housing projects
- The funding adds 148 affordable housing units to the County for qualifie...
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Posted on: April 22, 2022
- Maricopa County, in collaboration with Community Bridges, Inc. will offer a new outreach program
- People experiencing homelessness will be connected to Navigators who match needs to services
- Services are available 7 days a week to connect the individuals to ...
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Posted on: April 14, 2022
- Maricopa County, Town of Gilbert, Cities of Phoenix, Glendale, Chandler, and Mesa Collaborate
- Jurisdictions Meet Weekly to Share ‘Best Practices’ to Ensure All Entities Benefit from Knowledge
- Financial and Free Legal Assistance is Still ...
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Posted on: April 11, 2022
Funding Adds 610 Affordable Units to Valley’s Housing Stock
- The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $17 million in funding for affordable housing projects
- The funding will add more than 600 new units to the region’s affordable housing stock
- A hotel...
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Posted on: April 8, 2022
The City of Surprise is making a major investment into the vitality and well-being of the West Valley with plans to build a multigenerational community resource center in partnership with Maricopa County.
On April 5, the Surprise City Council voted to appr...
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Posted on: June 11, 2020
Maricopa County Public Health Reminds Residents That They Have a Role to Play in Slowing the Spread of COVID-19
Strongly recommends that all residents wear masks in public settings
PHOENIX (June 10, 2...
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Posted on: June 4, 2020
Tax Rate Will Be Set in August
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will vote on final approval of its FY 2021 budget during a public hearing on Monday, June 22.? The Board, which also governs the Flood Control, Library, and Stadium districts...
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Posted on: June 4, 2020
Phoenix - Maricopa County Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) are tracking and responding to a rise in COVID-19 cases inside jail facilities.
Since May 30th, confirmed cases rose from six to 30. This represent...
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Posted on: May 28, 2020
There’s not a lot of good economic news out there these days, but data from Maricopa County Planning and Development Department shows some encouraging signs for the nation’s fastest-growing county.? Building permit?submissions?are?up s...
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Posted on: May 22, 2020
PHOENIX (May 22, 2020)—Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has now added text messaging to its toolbox to inform COVID-19-positive Maricopa County residents about what they need to do to take care of themselves and reduce the spr...
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Posted on: May 22, 2020
Maricopa County and its partners are making new connections with those experiencing homelessness during the pandemic, giving hundreds of people safer places to live while also planning ahead for the summer heat and long-term needs.
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Posted on: May 5, 2020
Many individuals and families in Maricopa County are experiencing the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with some relying on the social safety net for the first time in their lives. Maricopa County and its partners want residents to know ...
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Posted on: May 1, 2020
Senator McSally, Chairman Hickman grateful for much-needed PPE
(May 1, 2020) – Today, the Maricopa County Unified Command Center received a donation of 2,500 surgical gowns from AmSafe Manufacturing. Board of Supervisors Chairman Clint Hickman an...
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Posted on: April 30, 2020
PHOENIX (April 30, 2020)—With more COVID-19 testing options available, residents need to be aware of how testing options vary and what information they do and do not provide. The two main types of tests currently available answer two different q...
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Posted on: April 28, 2020
More Beds, Safer Outdoor Space
PHOENIX (April 28, 2020) – Maricopa County is taking additional action to support those experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic, moving people off the streets and into newly-leased indoor locations; s...
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Posted on: February 1, 2022
Human services-centered nonprofit organizations across Maricopa County are getting a financial boost thanks to a new investment approved by the Board of Supervisors. The Board approved nearly $14 million in grants to 82 nonprofits (listed below)...
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Posted on: January 20, 2022
Seniors and adults with disabilities in Maricopa County will benefit from $10.6 million in funding that will support an increase in demand for services among seniors and adults with disabilities in the county.
On Aug. 4, the Maricopa County Boar...
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Posted on: February 2, 2022
Renters in Maricopa County who are facing eviction due to non-payment of rent or utility shut-offs now have access to an additional $39 million in emergency rental assistance. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted on Jan. 26 to accept the $39 mil...
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Posted on: August 31, 2021
Members of the public have a new way to see how Maricopa County is using federal funds to bring services and stability to residents, families and businesses impacted by the pandemic. The Board of Supervisors approved spending priorities for $435 million i...
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Posted on: July 26, 2021
The Delta variant is continuing to spread in Maricopa County and 12% of all COVID-19 tests are now coming back positive. Half-measures are not enough.
Week of July 26, 2021 Update Includes:
- Number of COVID-19 Cases in Maricopa County
- Back to School Help
- Wet Weekend Wrap Up
- An Easier Way to Find A Vaccine Appointment
- Get Election Facts
- Pet of the Week
- Place of the Week
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Posted on: July 26, 2021
People who have not been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 are most at risk of getting the Delta variant.
Week of Aug 9, 2021 Update Includes:
- Number of COVID-19 Cases in Maricopa County
- 4+ Million Doses of Vaccine Given to Maricopa County Residents
- How Many People Are Vaccinated In My Area?
- COVID-19 & Schools
- Masks in County Buildings
- News Bites
- Pets & Plac...
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Posted on: August 16, 2021
As required by law, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed a citizen panel to begin the process of filling the Arizona Senate vacancy in Legislative District 30.
The following people were chosen to sit on the panel:
- Daniel Valenzuela (Chair)...
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Posted on: August 16, 2021
At 9:33 a.m. on August 14th, 2021, Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Jack Sellers, declared a Local Emergency for Maricopa County. The Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management has activated the Emergency Ope...
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Posted on: September 3, 2021
COVID-19 transmission rates still dangerously high. Vaccines are our best chance at protecting children.
Week of Sept. 7, 2021 Update Includes:
- COVID-19 Transmission Rates Still Dangerously High
- First West Nile Death Confirmed in Maricopa County
- High Pollution Advisory
- Data Shows Cases in Children Are Increasing Rapidly
- Head Start Enrollment Is Underway...
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Posted on: September 13, 2021
Although demand for COVID-19 testing has increased during this recent surge in cases, testing is still available. How fast you get your results depends on where you’re tested, what type of test you receive, and demand at the time.
Week of Sept. 13, 2021 Update Includes:
- COVID-19 Case Count
- Symptomatic? Get A COVID-19 Test
- Excessive Heat Warning In Effect
- Don't Wait. Get Tested.
- Get Protection Against The Flu And COVID-19
- News Bites
- Pets & Places
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Posted on: September 17, 2021
Tonight, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with the Arizona State Senate that keeps county routers and other sensitive materials out of the hands of the Senate’s contractor, Cyber Ninjas. The agreement also...
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Posted on: December 8, 2021
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $28 million in funding that will address housing insecurity for County residents. Of the $28 million in funding, $21 million will be allocated to add 352 new shelter beds to further expand the region’s cap...
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Posted on: March 7, 2022
Investments Enhance Opportunities for Individuals to Join and Advance in Local Workforce
Phoenix, Ariz. (Mar. 7, 2022) – Job seekers in Maricopa County will benefit from more than $14.5 million in investments in job training, education, ...
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