Judge Lori Burkhardt, a third-generation Gila Bend resident with 31 years of service, is appointed Ironwood Justice Precinct's new Justice of the Peace.
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The Board seeks to resolve election duty disputes with Recorder Heap, emphasizing collaboration and clarity to maintain secure, fair, and transparent elections.
Supervisor Stewart urges finalizing Maricopa's SSA, emphasizing stability and transparency before major elections to avoid public frustration.
Joe Lombardo fails to restore Nevada's solar projects, as Trump cuts $156M in grants, raising utility costs and risking over 80,500 clean energy jobs.
Governor Stein's $43M investment in rural NC creates 206 new jobs, boosting infrastructure and economic growth across multiple counties.
The Maricopa County Board approved a policy to guide election decisions without a new SSA, addressing IT separation, early voting, and budget requests.
Lombardo vetoed bills lowering drug costs, aligning with Trump, who wants GOP to focus on affordable prescriptions for midterms despite cost spikes.
In early 2025, Supervisor Stewart pushed to restore SSA duties to the Recorder, advocating transparency and opposing closed-door Board decisions.
Recorder Heap to attend hearing for voter disenfranchisement info, helping Board prepare for 2026 elections with accurate data and collaboration.
Governor Stein, alongside the African American Heritage Commission, honors Black farmers' vital contributions during Black History Month, highlighting resilience.