Pinal County News

A judge has temporarily blocked implementation of a controversial immigration enforcement agreement entered into by Brad Miller, setting the stage for a court hearing later this month. On Monday, the Pinal County Board of Supervisors filed a lawsuit in Pinal County Superior Court against County Attorney Miller after he refused to terminate his offi...

Pinal County is asking residents to share their thoughts on housing in unincorporated Pinal County - including parts of San Tan Valley that are outside the town boundaries. The county has released draft housing plan ideas and wants feedback before the plan is finalized. What Is This About? Pinal County is working on a Housing Plan to better un...

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted on multiple planning and zoning items last month, denying a large-scale energy project in unincorporated San Tan Valley and approving a commercial rezoning request in the Town of San Tan Valley. Silver King Energy Project Denied (Agenda Items 18-20) The Board unanimously denied three related items as...

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted Friday afternoon to authorize outside legal counsel to take civil action related to a federal immigration agreement signed by the County Attorney without prior board approval. During a special session meeting on January 30, 2026, the board approved a motion allowing the law firm Snell & Wilmer to init...

At Wednesday's meeting of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors, supervisors were presented with a legal opinion from outside counsel concluding that a federal immigration enforcement agreement entered into by the Pinal County Attorney's Office is invalid under state and federal law. The opinion, prepared by Snell & Wilmer, reviewed the "287(g)...

Julie Willoughby, Arizona House Majority Whip, has introduced House Bill 2400, a proposal aimed at easing summer fuel costs for drivers in Pinal and Maricopa counties by eliminating the state's 18-cent gasoline tax on Cleaner Burning Gasoline from May through September.Under federal air-quality requirements, Maricopa and Pinal counties must use a s...

The Pinal County Public Health Services District (PCPHSD) has confirmed the first case of measles in Pinal County. Health officials say the case is associated with an individual in federal custody and that the overall risk to the community remains low at this time. While the local risk is considered minimal, public health officials note that measle...

Pinal County Recorder Dana Lewis is asking voters to weigh in on a potential change to how early ballots are returned through the mail. The Recorder's Office has launched the Pinal Votes Survey to gather public feedback on the buff-colored carrier envelope currently used when voters mail back their early ballot and signed affidavit.When voters rece...

Pinal County is currently accepting applications to fill two volunteer positions on county boards and commissions. These roles give residents the chance to help shape local policies and decisions. The open positions are on the Open Space & Trails Advisory Commission and the Merit System Commission. The Open Space & Trails Advisory Commissio...

Pinal County officials announced plans for a groundbreaking event marking the start of a countywide wireless broadband project during the January 7 meeting of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors. During the County Manager's Report, County Manager Leo Lew said construction will soon begin on the first of 32 radio towers planned across the county. ...

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is featured in the second season of the Netflix reality series Unlocked: A Jail Experiment, which premiered January 7. Season 2 focuses on the Pinal County Adult Detention Center and follows an experimental approach implemented by Sheriff Ross Teeple, granting incarcerated men increased responsibility and autonomy ...

Each January, we recognize National Braille Literacy Month, honoring Louis Braille, who was born on January 4, 1809, and celebrating the essential role braille plays in literacy, independence, and empowerment for people who are blind or have low vision. Braille is more than a system of raised dots. It is a foundational tool for reading and writing ...

Corrected 2025 property tax statements and refund checks have been mailed and should now be arriving in mailboxes. The updated bills reflect a lower tax rate than originally issued, which means most property owners will see a reduction in the amount owed. Revised tax statements are also available to view online through the Pinal County Treasurer's ...

Pinal County supervisors voted to update the county's development code to match a new state law that expands what homeowners can do with accessory dwelling units, often called ADUs. During the Board of Supervisors meeting on Dec. 10, county staff brought forward a text amendment to the Pinal County Development Services Code, Section 2.150.240. The ...

Pinal County Public Health's Family Advocacy Centers (FAC) are inviting community members to help brighten the holidays for local elderly residents through this year's Adopt a Grandparent program. The annual effort connects volunteers with nominated grandparents in need of holiday cheer. Participants are asked to purchase a gift or two, based on a ...