Environment and Sustainability, General News Region Reclassified for Ozone Pollution The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final determination Sept. 16 that moves the region up the severity ladder for ozone pollution, reclassifying the region from “marginal” to “moderate” nonattainment. Environment, Ozone, Pollution, Air Quality Read More
Economy and Growth, News Economic and Housing Boon Fuels Regional Growth Rapid Rise in Jobs and Home Prices Show Troubling Trend. One person moves to the Valley every six minutes. Those changes have altered the region’s population, economy, and housing markets. Economic Growth, Housing, RAD Read More
Economy and Growth, News Arizona, Mexico Leaders Discuss Trade, Transportation Arizona and Sonora, Mexico, share opportunities to strengthen the economies of both states. The 9th Annual Ari-Son Council Meeting demonstrated how much the two states need and depend on each other for success. Economic Growth, Mexico, Sonora, Ari-Son Council Read More
General News, Quality of Life Safely Crossing Again - School Crossing Guards Attend In-Person MAG Regional Training More than 100 crossing guards recently gathered to learn essential skills to help children safely get to and from school every day. The Regional School Crossing Guard Training Workshop is sponsored by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). Safety, Crossing Guard Training, School Read More
Economy and Growth, General News Boosting the Economic Impact of Canadian Snowbirds in Arizona Federal bill would extend visitor stays up to 240 days. Trying to escape freezing winters, Canadian snowbirds flock to the United States in search of warmer weather. Arizona is a prime destination for these Canadian visitors. Read More
General News, Quality of Life Ambitious Goal to Reduce Homelessness in the Valley Underway Thousands of people are experiencing homelessness on Valley streets each day. Finding a way back into affordable housing is tough for many of them. A new program and a very ambitious goal are hoping to greatly reduce those numbers. homelessness, pathways home, house america, hud, usich, hmis Read More
General News, News, Safe and Smart Travel Study Sets Stage to Improve Travel Near Maricopa A new study of the heavily traveled State Route 347 near the city of Maricopa lays out a series of improvements that could shave up to 20 minutes off commute times for residents heading into the Phoenix area each day. Read More
Economy and Growth, General News Renewing Strategic Ties with Sonora Leaders from Arizona and Mexico came together for an economic mission in Hermosillo, Sonora. MAG plays crucial role in making the international trip happen. Economic Development, Sonora Read More
General News, Quality of Life Program Helps Rural Arizonans Get to Where They Need to Go Rural Transportation Project a model of success. The Rural Transportation Incubator (RTI) is part of Age Friendly Arizona, a multidisciplinary partnership hosted by the Maricopa Association of Governments. Transportation, Aging Read More
General News, News, Safe and Smart Travel, Video Ladders? Metal? Mattresses? Road Debris Can Be Deadly We have all been there. Driving down the highway when suddenly a tree branch, or ladder, or piece of metal suddenly appears in our lane. It can be scary and to some, deadly. Governor Doug Ducey has declared June 6th as Arizona Secure Your Load Day. secure your load, transportation, safety, highway Read More