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                <title>New fees are being adopted effective May 22, 2013</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:53:11 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[New fees are being adopted effective May 22, 2013.]]></description>
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                <title>Annual fire ban to be implemented</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 09:30:08 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[(Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban on Tuesday, May 28. “This winter, portions of the Valley received a significant amount of rain. While the showers produced a beautiful wildflower season, they also increased fuel loads of ground coverage and brush in the parks which intensifies the pos]]></description>
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                <title>Pesky Mosquitos, Roof Rats Program at White Tank Library</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:23 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Environmental Services expert to discuss how to prevent mosquitos & roof rats at June 1 White Tank Library program]]></description>
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                <title>Supervisors cut $82.4 million and lower property taxes</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 03:33:52 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[A unanimous Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has endorsed a $2.2 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, some $82.4 million lower than the county currently spends.]]></description>
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                <title>Air Quality Brown Bag, SIP-101</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 09:32:09 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Air quality information presented in an interactive environment.]]></description>
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                <title>Volunteers sought for Maricopa Trail maintenance</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 09:34:09 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[(Maricopa County) The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is currently seeking individuals, organizations and agencies to assist with maintenance efforts for Maricopa Trail. The Maricopa Trail is a non-motorized, shared-use, multi-modal corridor used for transportation and recreation that resides under the jurisdiction of multiple feder]]></description>
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                <title>$10 Microchip and No-Cost rabies vaccination Clinic</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 12:27:15 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[MCACC's Uno por Uno clinic will be hosting a $10 Microchip and No-Cost rabies vaccination clinic on June 5th and 19th!]]></description>
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                <title>No-Cost Spay/Neuter Event</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 12:31:45 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[MCACC's Uno por Uno program is hosting a No-Cost Spay/Neuter Event.]]></description>
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                <title>Usery Mtn. Park Seeks Input on Proposed Connector Trail</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 08:15:02 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[(Maricopa County) The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is currently considering the addition of an access gate and connector trail from Boulder Mountain’s residential community into Usery Mountain Regional Park.]]></description>
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                <title>County Sustainability program advances; new website launched</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 01:27:10 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Implementing hundreds of “green” measures -- Maricopa County has launched a new phase of its six-year-old Green Government program.]]></description>
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                <title>Cinco De Mayo Weekend Pet Adoptions</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 07:53:09 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[High temperatures bring high numbers of pets to shelter]]></description>
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                <title>Goodyear resident named as Deputy Director for HR Department</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 03:11:09 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Goodyear resident Andrew Mesquita, a 12-year veteran in county government, has been named as deputy director of the Human Resources Department, helping to manage the personnel policies and programs for some 13,000 employees.]]></description>
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                <title>Chucri Announces Application Process Justice of the Peace</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 03:24:42 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Following the official resignation of Justice of the Peace Mark Chiles, effective May 31, 2013, Supervisor Steve Chucri announced the process and timeline for appointing Chiles’ replacement.]]></description>
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                <title>Supervisor Hickman asks for Freeze of New Regulatory Burdens</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 04:52:30 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Newly appointed Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman is  proposing an immediate countywide moratorium on all new county government regulations.]]></description>
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                <title>RCC Exercise to be Held at Wickenburg High School</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 11:13:51 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Emergency responders from state, local and volunteer agencies will use Wickenburg High School to exercise evacuee reception and care center operations on May 7 to prepare for potential emergencies at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. This exercise allows responding agencies to demonstrate response procedures, deploy resources and process s]]></description>
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                <title>Air Quality Awareness Week</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:21:12 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[April 29-May 3 is Arizona's Air Quality Awareness Week]]></description>
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                <title>Maricopa County Stormwater Pollution Poster Contest Winners</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:53:03 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Environmental Services Department Stormwater Quality Program is proud to announce the results of the 2013 Stormwater Pollution Awareness Poster Contest.]]></description>
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                <title>Air Quality Department Streamlines Dust Application</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:42:59 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[A continuing effort to improve customer service]]></description>
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                <title>The “Bring a Pet Home for Earth Day” Event</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:50:18 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Maricopa County Animal Care and Control to Offer Special Adoption Prices]]></description>
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                <title>MCDPH Launches “Talking Tobacco" Online Dental Course</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:30:35 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The Maricopa County Department of Public Health Office of Tobacco and Chronic Disease Prevention has launched “Talking Tobacco,” a free online course designed to educate dental professionals about the effects of tobacco use on oral health.]]></description>
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                <title>BIKE TO WORK DAY AND BFIT EXPO EVENT COMING</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:33:57 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, April 17th, Maricopa County District 1 Supervisor Denny Barney and City of Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton will be leading a team of over 200 cyclists for the annual Bike 2 Work Day and BFIT expo.]]></description>
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                <title>Cell Phone Users Can Register for Emergency Notifications</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 02:56:04 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The Community Emergency Notification System (CENS), also known as Reverse 9-1-1, can be activated by public safety and law enforcement officials to rapidly notify a pre-defined area of an emergency by sending a recorded message through the telephone system. A self-registration webpage is now available for residents to register their cell phone.]]></description>
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                <title>No-Cost Spay and Neuter Vouchers for the Public</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:21:51 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[MCACC Helping to Lower Pet Overpopulation]]></description>
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                <title>Air Quality Mobile Application Reaches Milestone</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:29:59 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Maricopa County's Mobile app surpasses 5,000 downloads. Application is free to download and provides Maricopa County residents with air quality forecasts and restrictions and allows residents to report violations.]]></description>
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                <title>County-run, federal home-buying assistance offered</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:47:25 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[County-run, federal home-buying assistance offered; Deferred payment loans available for down payment, closing costs]]></description>
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                <title>Air Quality Opens New Customer Service Office</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 03:34:20 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[New Customer Service office in Downtown Phoenix allows citizens more access.]]></description>
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                <title>Enhanced Regulatory Outreach Program</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:06:34 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The Board of Supervisors approved the revised Enhanced Regulatory Outreach Program Policy on Monday, March 25, 2013.]]></description>
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                <title>Ozone Season Begins April 1</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:43:31 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[April marks the beginning of ‘Ozone Season’ in Maricopa County]]></description>
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                <title>MCESA Receives international recognition</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:56:10 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Maricopa County Education Service Agency (MCESA) in collaboration with the Maricopa County Office of Enterprise Technology (OET) have been named a 2013 Computerworld Honors Laureate for innovative uses of educational technology. MCESA and OET are partnering to deliver both instruction and assessments that provide solutions to education’s toughest c]]></description>
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                <title>The “Spring into Adoption” Event</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:47:05 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Maricopa County Animal Care and Control to Offer SpecialAdoption Prices]]></description>
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                <title>Mosquitoes are looking for you!</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:20:04 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Maricopa County confirms first positive mosquito sample and early start of 2013 West Nile virus season.  Residents are reminded about the importance to “Fight the Bite”.]]></description>
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                <title>Supervisors pick Hickman to Serve on Maricopa County Board</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:08:42 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[West Valley businessman Clint L. Hickman is the newest Maricopa County supervisor, unanimously selected today by the other supervisors.]]></description>
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                <title>SOUTHWEST VALLEY LOCAL TRANSIT SYSTEM STUDY</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 03:15:58 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) worked with Southwest Valley cities to conduct the Southwest Valley Local Transit System Study to assess local transit service needs.]]></description>
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                <title>New Dust Compliance Tool Available Online</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:10:18 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Maricopa County Air Quality Department and Arizona Rock Products Association releases Rule 316 Handbook.]]></description>
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                <title>Supervisor Wilcox Encourages Participation in Passport Day</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:20:03 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Seven U.S. Passport Offices in Arizona, including four in Maricopa County, will be open this Saturday in observance of National Passport Day and as a convenience to U.S. citizens.]]></description>
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                <title>Valley’s sustainable cities program honored</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 02:44:44 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Arizona State University’s Sustainable Cities Network, of which Maricopa County is a founding member, has won the Environmental Protection Administration’s Green Government Award for Region 9]]></description>
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                <title>No-Cost Spay and Neuter Event</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:13:54 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[MCACC's Uno por Uno program is hosting a No-Cost Spay/Neuter Event.]]></description>
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                <title>Stargazing Under The Spring Sky</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 02:11:12 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[(Peoria) – Have you caught spring fever yet or are you just looking for something out-of-the-ordinary to do with the family over spring break? Either way, the staff at the Desert Outdoor Center at Lake Pleasant has you covered!]]></description>
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                <title>Pet Adoption Special</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:13:32 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Time to bring home the perfect Pet!]]></description>
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                <title>County Farmers and Ranchers Eligible for Drought Loans</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:15:29 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Farmers and ranchers in all 15 Arizona counties are now eligible to apply for federal financial assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.]]></description>
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                <title>March Exercise to Test Palo Verde Emergency Response Plans</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:15:20 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[On March 6, the state of Arizona, Maricopa County and Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station will be participating in a federally evaluated exercise of the Palo Verde Onsite and Offsite Response Plans.]]></description>
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                <title>White Tank Park Seeks Input on Master Plan Update</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:24:24 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[(Maricopa County) The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is currently updating the 1964 Master Plan for White Tank Mountain Regional Park and is seeking input from the community. The goal of the Park Master Plan is to develop a long-range vision for the park that takes into account park visitors needs while also protecting the resource]]></description>
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                <title>Air Quality Seeks Volunteers</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:38:06 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Help Keep Maricopa County’s Air Clean and Healthy...Become a Volunteer!]]></description>
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                <title>February Air Quality Brown Bag</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:08:10 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Air quality information presented in an interactive environment.]]></description>
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                <title>$1 Million Available for Air Quality Projects</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:57:14 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Maricopa County Air Quality Department releases $1 million for projects to improve air quality near the Town of Queen Creek]]></description>
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                <title>SBA Economic Injury Loans Available to Small Businesses</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2244</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:41:17 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Small, nonfarm businesses in the Arizona counties of Coconino, Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave and Yavapai are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA).]]></description>
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                <title>County “OpenBooks” first in Arizona to go statewide</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2237</link>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:46:18 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Supervisors merge financial data into state transparency website; County “OpenBooks” first in Arizona to go statewide]]></description>
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                <title>Partner with Avondale; $2 million in Buckeye Rd improvements</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2243</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Partner with Avondale; $2 million in Buckeye Rd improvements at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2243</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 04:59:52 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Some $2 million in much needed traffic improvements are right around the corner in Avondale.]]></description>
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                <title>SBA Loans Available in Response to Drought</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2232</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">SBA Loans Available in Response to Drought at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2232</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:21:16 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The Small Business Administration has Economic Injury Loans for Small Businesses affected by drought.]]></description>
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                <title>Kunasek elected Board Chairman</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2226</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Kunasek elected Board Chairman at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2226</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 01:38:16 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Supervisor Andy Kunasek was elected as chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors for 2013 and vowed to work on giving greater flexibility and transparency to the county’s regulatory system to encourage economic growth.]]></description>
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                <title>Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Meeting January 9</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2225</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Meeting January 9 at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2225</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 02:43:53 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The Maricopa County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will hold a meeting open to the public on January 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Chandler Fire Department Headquarters]]></description>
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                <title>POST APPOINTMENT INVESTIGATIONS FEE</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2198</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">POST APPOINTMENT INVESTIGATIONS FEE at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2198</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 02:12:58 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Pursuant to A.R.S. § 11-251.13, set a public hearing for January 23, 2013 to solicit comments and consider the adoption of POST APPOINTMENT INVESTIGATIONS FEE. Upon Board approval, this item will become effective January 23, 2013.]]></description>
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                <title>No-Cost Spay and Neuter Vouchers for the Public</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2224</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">No-Cost Spay and Neuter Vouchers for the Public at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2224</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 01:00:56 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[MCACC Helping to Lower Pet Overpopulation]]></description>
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                <title>Supervisors name Catherine R. Robbins as Public Fiduciary</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2220</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Supervisors name Catherine R. Robbins as Public Fiduciary at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2220</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:37:36 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed veteran Mohave County Public Fiduciary Catherine Robbins to the position of Public Fiduciary for Maricopa County.]]></description>
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                <title>Tips for a Happy and Safe New Year</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2223</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Tips for a Happy and Safe New Year at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2223</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 01:49:08 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Many of us are eager to have fun and enjoy the holiday and we here at MCDEM wish everyone a very Happy New Year!  And with just a little bit of planning, you can ensure your year goes out with a bang and not with a whimper.]]></description>
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                <title>Foster Parent Needed for Unwanted Kittens!</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2216</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Foster Parent Needed for Unwanted Kittens! at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2216</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:38:02 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Maricopa County Animal Care and Control to Offer Training for Interested Fosters]]></description>
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                <title>Holiday Hours Changes</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2217</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Holiday Hours Changes at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2217</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:04:56 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[In honor of the holidays, Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) will have some changes in the hours they are open to the public.]]></description>
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                <title>Air Quality Department Releases Children’s Coloring Book</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2218</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Air Quality Department Releases Children’s Coloring Book at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2218</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:58:15 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[New educational Children's coloring book allows children to understand the importance of clean air]]></description>
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                <title>Rapid Response Webinar</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2214</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Rapid Response Webinar at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2214</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:59:00 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Informative webinar focused on Maricopa County Air Quality Department's Rapid Response Notification System]]></description>
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                <title>Bring One Home for the Holidays</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2197</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Bring One Home for the Holidays at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2197</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 02:12:01 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Consider Opening Your Home for a Shelter Pet During the Holidays!]]></description>
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                <title>County Bounty Adoption Special a Huge Success!</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2195</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">County Bounty Adoption Special a Huge Success! at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2195</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 01:43:02 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[County Bounty Adoption Special a Huge Success, Continued through November 21ST!]]></description>
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                <title>Palo Verde Testing Siren System Today</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2192</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Palo Verde Testing Siren System Today at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2192</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:03:03 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, November 14, 2012, Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, in cooperation with local and State agencies, will test the 48 outdoor warning sirens located within the 10-mile emergency planning zone of the nuclear generating station.]]></description>
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                <title>School-Aged Child Bitten by Rabid Bat</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2190</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">School-Aged Child Bitten by Rabid Bat at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2190</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:21:45 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The Arizona State Public Health Laboratory confirmed this week that a bat which bit a school-aged girl from the East Valley last weekend has tested positive for rabies.]]></description>
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                <title>County parks honor Veterans with gesture of appreciation</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2187</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">County parks honor Veterans with gesture of appreciation at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2187</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:33:15 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[(Maricopa County) – As a small token of appreciation for the freedoms afforded to all Americans, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department will be honoring all veterans with Military Service Appreciation Day on Sunday, November 11.]]></description>
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                <title>Uno Por Uno Events Postponed</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2188</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Uno Por Uno Events Postponed at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2188</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:51:44 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Maricopa Country Animal Care and Control will resume uno Por Uno Events next year]]></description>
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                <title>Local Initiative Helps Keep Pets Safe</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2189</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Local Initiative Helps Keep Pets Safe at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2189</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:53:28 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Free Microchip Clinic Comes to Anthem]]></description>
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                <title>Easier access to County Human Services resources Maricopa Co</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2183</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Easier access to County Human Services resources Maricopa Co at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2183</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:55:11 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Maricopa County Human Services Department (HSD) has launched an integrated, service-oriented website to aid residents in accessing the resources and assistance they need.

MyHSD.maricopa.gov offers easy access to information on the myriad of programs managed by the department as well as information on initiat]]></description>
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                <title>Air Quality Rapid Response Network Expands</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2186</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Air Quality Rapid Response Network Expands at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2186</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:53:10 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Mesa monitoring station becomes 16th addition to the network.]]></description>
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                <title>Flu Season 2012 Begins in Arizona, First Case Confirmed</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2185</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Flu Season 2012 Begins in Arizona, First Case Confirmed at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2185</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:35:55 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The Arizona Department of Health Services and the Maricopa County Department of Public Health confirmed this week the first flu case of the season; an unvaccinated woman in her late 50's whom was never hospitalized.]]></description>
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                <title>November Air Quality Brown Bag</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2184</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">November Air Quality Brown Bag at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2184</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:01:58 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Topic: No Burn Day; fireplace and woodburning restrictions]]></description>
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                <title>County parks unveil fall challenge</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2182</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">County parks unveil fall challenge at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2182</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:39:53 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Back by popular demand, Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department will roll out the 2012 Fall Challenge on Thursday, November 1.]]></description>
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                <title>Laveen Shred-A-Thon Helps Citizens Fight Identity Theft</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2180</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Laveen Shred-A-Thon Helps Citizens Fight Identity Theft at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2180</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:37:57 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Members of the public will be able to safely destroy unused or expired prescription medications as well as unneeded documents containing personal information at a free event on Tuesday, October 30th.]]></description>
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                <title>Commit to One Day a Week, Learn How to Reduce Air Pollution</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2177</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Commit to One Day a Week, Learn How to Reduce Air Pollution at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2177</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:02:58 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Maricopa County residents can participate in clean air activities every day of the week.]]></description>
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                <title>Vital Registration Main Office REOPENS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2175</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Vital Registration Main Office REOPENS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2175</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:13:50 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Today, Maricopa County’s Office of Vital Registration Office located at 3221 N. 16th St in Phoenix, resumed services after a flooding incident that forced a temporary shutdown.]]></description>
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                <title>BOUNTIFUL CELEBRATION OF FOOD DAY</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2174</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">BOUNTIFUL CELEBRATION OF FOOD DAY at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2174</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:05:32 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[In honor of Food Day, celebrated annually on October 24, the Department of Health Services will team up with other agencies and organizations to host a “Phoenix Real Food Tour.”]]></description>
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                <title>Reduce dust when planting your winter rye grass</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2172</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Reduce dust when planting your winter rye grass at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2172</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:37:08 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Golf course superintendents, large area landscapers urged to control dust]]></description>
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                <title>Medical Examiner and AZ Public Safety Identify 'John Doe'</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2170</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Medical Examiner and AZ Public Safety Identify 'John Doe' at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2170</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 03:12:17 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[County Medical Examiner’s Office and Arizona Department of Public Safety Identify John Bryan Moore]]></description>
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                <title>Tim Boncoskey wins national award</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2166</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Tim Boncoskey wins national award at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2166</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:42:14 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Tim Boncoskey, Chief Deputy Assessor for Maricopa County, has been named as 2012 Member of the Year by the International Association of Assessing Officers.]]></description>
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                <title>Winter Air Pollution Season Begins October 1</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2165</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Winter Air Pollution Season Begins October 1 at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2165</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:22:27 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Learn how you can find out if today is a No Burn Day.]]></description>
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                <title>District Wins Environmental Excellence Award</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2212</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">District Wins Environmental Excellence Award at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2212</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:30:12 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[District Wins Valley Forward Association’s Environmental Excellence Award]]></description>
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                <title>Queen Creek Air Quality Projects Public Meeting</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2161</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Queen Creek Air Quality Projects Public Meeting at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2161</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:08:18 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Meeting set to solicit ideas for proposed air quality projects in Maricopa County]]></description>
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                <title>Preparedness - Is Your Pet Ready?</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2162</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Preparedness - Is Your Pet Ready? at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2162</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 02:55:39 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Animals add so much to our lives and are truly considered part of the household.  So, don't forget Fito and Fluffy in your family emergency plan.]]></description>
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                <title>Reading Program in Need of Volunteers</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2160</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Reading Program in Need of Volunteers at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2160</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:02:20 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[MCESA's Reading for the Stars program is in need of volunteer mentors.]]></description>
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                <title>Cyber Security Initiative launched</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2158</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Cyber Security Initiative launched at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2158</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 03:52:08 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Joining a national initiative sponsored by the National Association of Counties, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will promote Internet security among its employees, other governmental organizations and the public.]]></description>
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                <title>Cave Creek Regional Park Considers Connector Trail</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2157</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Cave Creek Regional Park Considers Connector Trail at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2157</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:10:54 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[(Maricopa County) The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is currently considering the addition of a connector trail from Cave Creek Regional Park’s Quartz Trail to the Desert Foothills Land Trust trail system.]]></description>
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                <title>Microchip and No-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2155</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Microchip and No-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2155</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:04:15 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[MCACC's Uno por Uno program is hosting a No-Cost Spay/Neuter Event.]]></description>
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                <title>No-Cost Spay and Neuter Event!</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2156</link>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:17:44 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[MCACC's Uno por Uno program is hosting a No-Cost Spay/Neuter Event.]]></description>
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                <title>Supervisors to get economic update Monday</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2154</link>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:56:51 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Longtime Valley economist Elliot D. Pollack will present his analysis of recent economic trends and the future outlook on Monday.]]></description>
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                <title>EPA honors Maricopa County Rapid Response Notification Sys.</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2153</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">EPA honors Maricopa County Rapid Response Notification Sys. at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2153</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:26:00 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Air Quality Department program is one of 11 national award recipients recognized by EPA.]]></description>
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                <title>Maricopa Regional Trail celebrates milestone</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2151</link>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 03:32:55 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The Maricopa Regional Trail development project reached a major milestone this month]]></description>
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                <title>No Cost Spay and Neuter Vouchers</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2150</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">No Cost Spay and Neuter Vouchers at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2150</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:03:37 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Receive a Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) Voucher on the Same Day!]]></description>
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                <title>Clean Air Make More App Launches</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2148</link>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:41:26 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Mobile application is free to download, provides Maricopa County residents with air quality forecasts and restrictions]]></description>
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                <title>Supervisors launch regulatory outreach effort</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2140</link>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:12:50 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The Board of Supervisors has taken "a first step toward improved government service"... to develop a comprehensive outreach program to the business community and other stakeholders before any new rules are adopted.]]></description>
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                <title>‘Be Ready, Be Safe’ this Sept. 11 at Preparedness Fair</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2139</link>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 03:26:18 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[This September 11, as part of National Preparedness Month, Maricopa County Public Health is partnering with diverse community organizations who reach our most vulnerable populations to hold a one-day multi-cultural preparedness fair.]]></description>
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                <title>September Air Quality Brown Bag</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2130</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2012 03:17:07 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Air quality information presented in an interactive environment.]]></description>
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                <title>Air Quality Rapid Response Network Expands</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2127</link>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:42:53 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[South Scottsdale monitoring station becomes 15th addition to the network.]]></description>
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                <title>Microchip and No-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2128</link>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:28:31 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[MCACC's Uno por Uno clinic will be hosting a $10 Microchip and No-Cost rabies vaccination clinic on September 5th and 26th!]]></description>
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                <title>No-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2129</link>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:37:04 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[MCACC's Uno por Uno program is hosting a No-Cost Spay/Neuter Event.]]></description>
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                <title>Maricopa County parks prepare to lift fire ban</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2126</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 03:25:12 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[(Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will lift its annual fire ban beginning Friday, August 31, 2012. This allows park visitors to use campfires, fire pits, and charcoal grills.]]></description>
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                <title>Flood Risks and How to be Prepared</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2125</link>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:10:56 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Did you know that most homeowners insurance policies do NOT cover flood damage?  Learn more about the financial costs of flooding, how to get a policy, and in the event that a flood occurs, how best to recover.]]></description>
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                <title>Supervisors Approve $1.1M for Miller Rd Bridge Improvements</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2122</link>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:40:52 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Buckeye, AZ--- Maricopa County Supervisors have approved the funding of a $1.1 million roadway and bridge reconstruction project in Buckeye.]]></description>
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                <title>Supervisors cut county property taxes by $52.5 million</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2115</link>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:48:39 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to keep the property tax rate the same.]]></description>
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                <title>Draft Self-Reporting Policy Workshop</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2109</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:22:17 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The Air Quality Department seeks public input on its Draft Self-Reporting Policy by Friday, September 14, 2012.]]></description>
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                <title>Draft Supplemental Environmental Projects Policy Workshop</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2110</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Draft Supplemental Environmental Projects Policy Workshop at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2110</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:31:48 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The Air Quality Department seeks public input on its Draft Supplemental Environmental Projects Policy by Monday, September 17, 2012.]]></description>
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                <title>GILA BEND CELEBRATES LIBRARY UPGRADE AUGUST 7</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2105</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">GILA BEND CELEBRATES LIBRARY UPGRADE AUGUST 7 at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2105</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:37:41 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[A celebration hailing the recent renovation of Gila Bend Branch Library is scheduled for Tuesday, August 7 at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.]]></description>
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                <title>County Board Approve Library Agreements with Glendale</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2106</link>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:43:27 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Thanks to an assist from the Maricopa County Library District, Glendale Public Library is trimming its costs to provide library services to customers and making its three branches accessible to virtually any county resident.]]></description>
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                <title>Crossing a Flooded Wash: A Deadly Choice</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2211</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Crossing a Flooded Wash: A Deadly Choice at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2211</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 01:29:27 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[No Vehicle is Large Enough, No Reason Good Enough to Try to Cross a Wash]]></description>
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                <title>Patients Notified of Potential Hepatitis C Exposure</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2101</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Patients Notified of Potential Hepatitis C Exposure at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2101</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:23:00 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Following the investigation of hospital healthcare technician, David Matthew Kwiatkowski, for his involvement in a hepatitis C outbreak in New Hampshire, the Arizona Department of Health Services and Maricopa County Department of Public Health have learned that he had spent time working in Arizona through a temporary staffing agency. State and coun]]></description>
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                <title>Lake Pleasant Receives Funding for Interpretive Displays</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2102</link>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:41:47 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[(Maricopa County) Today, members of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Collection Agreement between the Arizona Game and Fish Commission and Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department.]]></description>
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                <title>Microchip and No-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2103</link>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 02:19:41 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[MCACC's Uno por Uno clinic will be hosting a $10 Microchip and No-Cost rabies vaccination clinic on August 15th and 29th!]]></description>
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                <title>No-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2104</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">No-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2104</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 02:27:47 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[MCACC's Uno por Uno program is hosting a No-Cost Spay/Neuter Event.]]></description>
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                <title>Public Health Confirms First 2012 West Nile Virus Death</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2100</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:40:14 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[After reporting 2 confirmed human cases of West Nile virus infection this season to date, Maricopa County Department of Public Health announced today its first death of the season from the disease. The victim was an elderly gentleman with underlying health issues.]]></description>
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                <title>Ryan White Planning Council Eliminates Funding Food Boxes</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2099</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Ryan White Planning Council Eliminates Funding Food Boxes at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2099</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 01:06:50 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Due to a projected 13% increase in the number of economically disadvantaged clients needing HIV medical care, the Phoenix EMA Ryan White Planning Council approved a directive this month to terminate funding for food boxes and congregate meals beginning October 1, 2012.]]></description>
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                <title>Solar energy project; largest solar installation downtown</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2089</link>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 02:27:19 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Maricopa County is building what will become the largest solar array installation in downtown Phoenix, putting photovoltaic solar panel systems on three county-owned facilities this summer.]]></description>
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                <title>July Air Quality Brown Bag</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2086</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">July Air Quality Brown Bag at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2086</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 08:24:45 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Dust off your off highway vehicle user guide with this interactive session that breaks down the answers behind how and where to ride in Maricopa County.]]></description>
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                <title>New River Goes Green</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2202</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">New River Goes Green at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2202</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 02:58:06 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Maricopa County opens a New River Service Facility using sustainable technologies, improving the environment and conditions for our County service workers.]]></description>
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                <title>Stormwater Survey 2012/13</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2083</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Stormwater Survey 2012/13 at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2083</guid>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 03:27:51 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Did you know that stormwater runoff is one of the leading causes of water pollution in the United States? Maricopa County's Stormwater Quality Program invites you to particiapte in our Stormwater Awareness Survey.]]></description>
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                <title>County big winner at 2012 NACO Awards</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2072</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">County big winner at 2012 NACO Awards at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2072</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 11:31:15 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[With 33 awards, Maricopa County was one of the three most honored counties in the nation.]]></description>
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                <title>Microchip and No-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2070</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Microchip and No-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2070</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 02:31:36 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[MCACC's Uno por Uno clinic will be hosting a Microchip and No-Cost rabies vaccination clinic on July 11th and 25th!]]></description>
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                <title>Lake Pleasant Trails Master Plan Available for Comment</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2066</link>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:21:20 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[(Maricopa County) Join the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department on Thursday, July 26 as the department unveils the proposed Lake Pleasant Regional Park Trails Master Plan.]]></description>
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                <title>County Parks Bring Back Free Camping Offer</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2067</link>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:31:40 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[(Phoenix) – Who says nothing in life is free? Not Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department! Beginning October 1 through November 11, park visitors who pay the camping fee for one night or more at a desert mountain County park will receive one night of equal or lesser value for free at any of the County’s desert parks during that stay.]]></description>
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                <title>Supervisor Wilcox wins national award from Mexican governmen</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2068</link>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 05:16:56 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Longtime Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox has been awarded a prestigious international award from the Foreign Relations Secretariat of Mexico.]]></description>
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                <title>FIRST 2012 HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS CONFIRMED</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2064</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">FIRST 2012 HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS CONFIRMED at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2064</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:55:23 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Today, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health and Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed that a woman in her 30’s is the state’s first lab confirmed human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) this season.]]></description>
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                <title>Gila Bend Branch Library Reopens</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2057</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Gila Bend Branch Library Reopens at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2057</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 01:04:07 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Vast Improvements Mark Much Anticipated Reopening of Gila Bend Branch Library]]></description>
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                <title>NACo Award Winners 2012</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2058</link>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 01:49:53 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Maricopa County is the recipient of 33 National Association of Counties Achievement Awards.]]></description>
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                <title>Riggs Road Bridge at Sonoqui Wash Ribbon Cutting</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2199</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Riggs Road Bridge at Sonoqui Wash Ribbon Cutting at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2199</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:08:50 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The Department of Transportation and Flood Control District hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new multi-use driving, walking, biking and equestrian bridge over Sonoqui Wash in Chandler.]]></description>
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                <title>Supervisors Cut County Budget by $72 Million</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2054</link>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:57:51 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[While absorbing a decrease of $52.5 million in property tax revenues, Maricopa County Supervisors have approved a $2,278,653,993 budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.]]></description>
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                <title>Nurse Family Partnership Helps Young Family</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2053</link>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2012 03:19:18 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The South Phoenix Nurse-Family Partnership at Maricopa County Department of Public Health in conjunction with Southwest Human Development held their first graduation of 20 families today including Arlene and Zaydee.]]></description>
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                <title>3 Good Reasons to Volunteer Today</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2048</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">3 Good Reasons to Volunteer Today at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2048</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 02:51:23 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 64.3 million people volunteered through or for an organization at least once between September 2010 and September 2011. Were you among them?]]></description>
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                <title>Nurse Family Partnership Celebrates First Graduation</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2051</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:20:38 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The South Phoenix Nurse-Family Partnership at Maricopa County Department of Public Health in conjunction with Southwest Human Development will hold the first graduation of 20 families on Saturday, June 16, 2012.]]></description>
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                <title>County Controlled Property Tax only 14%</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2052</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:39:15 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Did you know that County Controlled Property Taxes make up only 14% of Total Property Taxes?]]></description>
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                <title>Monsoon Begins June 15 – How will you Weather the Season?</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2047</link>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:03:46 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Monsoon season begins in mid-June, extends through late September. Are you prepared to weather it all?]]></description>
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                <title>FEMA - Achievement of Reduction in Flood Insurance Rates</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2045</link>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 04:01:20 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The Flood Control District of Maricopa County has been recognized for achieving a Class 4 rating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS).]]></description>
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                <title>Foster Parents Needed for Unwanted Kittens</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2043</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:15:09 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Maricopa County Animal Care and Control to offer training to interested fosterers.]]></description>
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                <title>Air Quality Summer Program for Teens</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2042</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Air Quality Summer Program for Teens at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2042</guid>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:10:08 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[Explore how the environment, government and the community are all part of Maricopa County through our Teen Leadership Experience.]]></description>
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                <title>Maricopa County Public Fiduciary Honored Nationally</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2039</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 11:22:44 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The Office of the Public Fiduciary has been recognized by the National Association of Counties (NACo) with a 2012 Achievement Award.]]></description>
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                <title>County Parks roll out buy one, get one free summer promotion</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2038</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">County Parks roll out buy one, get one free summer promotion at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2038</guid>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 09:51:05 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[(Phoenix) – Are you making a running list of hot summer deals around the Valley? If you are, add Maricopa County’s Parks and Recreation Department to that list. Beginning May 29, the County’s regional park system will launch a new summer promotion – buy one day-use entry, get one day-use entry free!]]></description>
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                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2034</link>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 02:26:52 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[The National Weather Service has awarded Maricopa County with its third consecutive StormReady rating . .]]></description>
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                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2037</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">5TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARIZONA SMOKE-FREE ACT: A SUCCESS STORY at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2037</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 06:45:16 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[This year, "World No Tobacco Day," – celebrated May 31 – will be a date of special significance for Arizonans. It helps mark the five-year anniversary of the Smoke-Free Arizona Act, a landmark voter initiative that prohibits smoking in most enclosed public places.]]></description>
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                <title>Spay and Neuter Clinic</title>
                <link>http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2031</link>
                <guid isPermaLink="false">Spay and Neuter Clinic at http://www.maricopa.gov/pr_detail.aspx?releaseID=2031</guid>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 04:16:41 MST</pubDate>
                <description><![CDATA[MCACC's Uno por Uno program is hosting a No-Cost Spay/Neuter Event.]]></description>
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