General News, Homelessness, Quality of Life A Helping Hand: Finding the Right Way to Make a Difference Just as there are many ways people fall into homelessness, there are many ways to help them find their way out. Homelessness Read More
General News, Homelessness, Quality of Life Finding Out What Home Means to Arizonans Warmth. Safety. Family. Comfort. For attendees of the Arizona Housing Coalition’s recent “Refocus : Reframe” conference, these were a few of the words that came to mind when asked, “what does home mean to you?” Read More
General News, Regional Profile Paradise Found Formerly a top New York litigator, Jerry Bien-Willner returned home to lead his hometown of Paradise Valley as a volunteer mayor – and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Regional Profile Read More
General News, Homelessness, Quality of Life, Video Stories From the Street: From Heartbreaking to Hope Annual count shows many faces of homelessness. Dawn has not yet broken on one of the coldest nights of the year. With temperatures dropping into the low 30s, nearly 1,000 volunteers fan out across the Valley. They are crisscrossing assigned grids working to count people experiencing homelessness at a single point in time. Homelessness, Human Services, PIT Count Read More
Environment and Sustainability, Environmental, General News, MAG Matters, Video MAG Matters: You Can Help Improve the Air You Breathe By Taking Steps to Reduce Ozone New “MAG Matters” episode focuses on what tighter ozone standards mean for Maricopa and Pinal counties. It may be time to focus on unseen ground level ozone. MAG Matters, Air Quality, Environment Read More
Economy and Growth, Transportation Big Game Showcases Big Changes in Valley Population, Transportation System Kansas City Coach Andy Reid praises region’s leaders for progress in the Valley. When the National Football League was in town for the Big Game, things looked even bigger and better than they did in 2015, the last time the championship was played in Glendale. Transportation, Prop 400 Read More
Homelessness, Quality of Life Program Makes Strides in Reducing Homelessness House America reaching goals to get people off the streets. With thousands of people sleeping on the streets of the Valley every night, the need to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness is urgent. Newly released housing numbers show progress is being made. Homelessness, Human Services, Housing, House America Read More
Environmental, General News, Public Works Sustainability Key in Latest Guidelines for Public Works Construction Sustainability is more than just a concept or a catchphrase; it also is crucial to business and the environment. This sustainability update focuses on the MAG landscape and irrigation specifications and detail drawings. Specs and Details Read More
Domestic Violence, General News, Quality of Life Is Your Teen Being Abused? Are They an Abuser? High school dating experiences can be an important part of growing up. But when teen dating turns violent, it can affect people for life. Domestic Violence Read More
General News Message from the Chair, December 2022 The stakes remain high as we continue to pursue legislative approval to put the extension of Proposition 400 before voters. MAG recently released a report on the status of the implementation of Prop 400, and the report clearly demonstrates that the projects completed under Proposition 400 are improving the lives of our residents every day. Regional Council, Chair Message, Weise Read More