Environment and Sustainability, General News Message From the Chair, March 2025 Our region's air quality is a hot topic. On January 1, 2025, the Maricopa region registered some of the highest levels of PM-2.5, also known as fine particulate matter pollution, in the world. Regional Council, Chair Message Read More
Domestic Violence, General News MAG Regional Domestic Violence Council: Making a Difference for 25 Years Every year, the MAG Regional Council approves a resolution honoring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year, the resolution also recognizes the accomplishments of the Regional Domestic Violence Council over the past 25 years. Read More
General News Message From the Chair, September 2024 Mayor Hartke discusses transportation funding, air quality challenges, and MAG human services programs. Regional Council, Chair Message Read More
General News, Safe and Smart Travel Prop 400 Success Stories: Building for the Future in Gilbert Thanks to Proposition 400, Gilbert has been able to keep one important stretch of road flowing smoothly. Prop 400 Read More
General News, Safe and Smart Travel Back to School: Crossing Guard Training Workshops Help Keep Kids Safe as Classes Begin In preparation for the upcoming school year, hundreds of crossing guards are participating in regional training workshops during the last week of July and early August. Read More
General News, Safe and Smart Travel Updated Stormwater System Handling Runoff In Flood-Prone Underpasses When the monsoon arrives in Arizona every year, it brings wind, dust, and rain—sometimes a lot of rain. Read More
General News Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke Outlines Priorities as New MAG Chair The new chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments has a deep background in public service. His regional priorities include transportation and air quality. Read More
General News, Regional Profile From Farm Fields to the Mayor’s Office, Roots Go Deep for Tolleson Mayor He grew up picking vegetables in the farm fields of Arizona. Those agrarian roots helped shape Tolleson Mayor Juan Rodriguez’s work ethic, his love of the land, and above all, an integral understanding of community stewardship. Read More
General News, Safe and Smart Travel, Video A Few Extra Minutes Can Prevent a Tragedy That Lasts a Lifetime Secure Your Load Day spotlights the dangers of unsecured loads. Learn what’s at stake and how to properly secure your load to keep you, your family, and others safe on Arizona roads. Don't Trash Arizona Read More
General News, Homelessness Annual Count Shows More People Staying in Shelter The 2024 “Point in Time” homelessness count show about the same number of people experiencing homelessness compared to last year, but with significantly more people in shelter and fewer on the street. Homelessness Read More