Maricopa County expands mail-in ballot options for 2026

MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — New in 2026: More options for voters who receive their ballot in the mail. Watch this video to learn more.

Envelope drop box (Caja para depositar sobres).

Apr 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM Gov

Chandler High FFA wins 21 titles at Maricopa County Fair

The Chandler High School FFA chapter in Chandler, Arizona, won 21 championships during Maricopa County Fair Breeding Week and will compete in Market Week on Tuesday.

Apr 7, 2026 at 3:20 PM schools

Maricopa County Seeks Public Input on Health Needs Survey

Maricopa County Public Health is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment Survey to gather input from residents 13 and older, with the survey anonymous, available in English and Spanish, and taking about 10–15 minutes, due by April 30 at MaricopaHealthMatters.org.

Apr 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM Gov

Ohio State answers common questions for incoming students

Columbus, Ohio — The Ohio State University is offering answers to common questions for incoming students, from orientation to housing.

Apr 3, 2026 at 6:41 PM University

Hand in Hand team helps father of five avert eviction

Maricopa County, Ariz., said The Community Bridges Inc.'s Hand in Hand team helped a single father of five facing eviction by securing emergency shelter and working with the landlord to prevent homelessness after the family was briefly locked out, and within days the family was back home with power restored.

Apr 2, 2026 at 1:45 PM Gov

Maricopa County Opens Mesa Health Hub with ARPA Funding

Maricopa County opened a health hub in Mesa with more than $17 million in ARPA funding, converting a former medical building into a centralized site offering immunizations, WIC, STI testing and treatment, and Vital Records to improve access and bring services closer to East Valley residents.

Apr 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM Gov

Maricopa County issues PM10 dust advisory

Maricopa County, Ariz. — A PM10 high-pollution advisory is in effect today as dust levels rise, with officials urging residents to rake rather than use leaf blowers, avoid driving on dirt roads and off-roading, pause wood burning, carpool or telework, and switch to electric yard tools.

Mar 30, 2026 at 7:52 PM Gov

Ohio State Patents Rank 30th Worldwide in 2025

The Ohio State University says the Buckeyes rank 30th worldwide for U.S. patents filed in 2025 and 21st in the United States for patents, according to the National Academy of Inventors.

Mar 30, 2026 at 10:51 AM University

Stinknet season arrives in Maricopa County, Ariz.

Maricopa County officials say stinknet, an invasive weed with yellow button-like flowers, is in season and can produce hundreds of seeds, so residents should pull it at the base with gloves, bag it immediately and discard the sealed bag in the trash, not green waste.

Mar 27, 2026 at 6:27 PM Gov

County Helps Vulnerable Senior Find Safe Home

A 65-year-old woman found living in unsafe conditions near Buckeye, Ariz., is now in a safe, stable home after Maricopa County's Hand in Hand team provided emergency support and long-term housing solutions, illustrating how compassionate outreach and accessible services can help vulnerable individuals regain safety, dignity and hope.

Mar 26, 2026 at 2:35 PM Gov