PM2.5 High Pollution Advisory issued for Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25

Published   Dec 23, 2024 09:03AM
This HPA has been issued because particle pollutant levels are expected to exceed the federal health standard for PM2.5. ... Read more

Board Funds Research into Life Expectancy Gap in South Phoen

Maricopa County is partnering with Arizona State University to address a significant community health issue: a 14-year gap in life expectancy between South Phoenix and North Scottsdale. ... Read more

A 'No Burn Day' issued for Wednesday, December 18

The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) has declared a “No Burn Day” for Wednesday, December 18 due to high levels of Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5), also known as smoke, for Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Read more

A 'No Burn Day' issued for Thursday, December 12

The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) has declared a “No Burn Day” for Thursday, December 12 due to high levels of Particulate Matter 10 (PM10), also known as dust, for Maricopa County, Arizona. ... Read more

Board Hears Recommendations for Long-Term Public Safety Funding

Published   Dec 16, 2024 11:54AM
The Public Safety Funding Committee (PSFC) established by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors presented its recommendations today to address the coming expiration of a long-time funding source for adult and juvenile correctional facilities, as ... Read more

Resisting Superficial Narratives About the US-Mexico Border

ALBUQUERQUE — Many artists with an intimate, lived border experience denounce what they see as outsider extractivist practices that often feed superficial narratives. However, border politics influence many of those who have not necessarily lived a ... Read more

Maricopa County Partners with Phoenix to Provide Relief for

The Board of Supervisors approved $7.5 million to the City of Phoenix Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) to provide emergency shelter, temporary transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing to individuals experiencing homelessness. ... Read more

PM2.5 High Pollution Advisory issued for Saturday, December

This HPA has been issued because particle pollutant levels are expected to exceed the federal health standard for PM2.5. ... Read more