Environment and Sustainability, General News, Heat Relief Network, Quality of Life Summer Heat Is Deadly; More Water Donations Needed More people die from heat-related illnesses than from tornadoes, floods, hurricanes and lightning combined. But what can you do about it? Heat Relief, COVID-19 Read More
General News, Public Outreach How to Be Heard at MAG During COVID-19 The Maricopa Association of Governments also has had to adapt in many ways, including how the agency conducts its public meetings and public outreach efforts. COVID-19 Read More
General News, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation Southeast Valley Travel to Get Easier Getting to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and other Southeast Valley communities will soon get easier, as work gets underway on the Gateway Freeway, an interim freeway section of State Route 24 (SR 24). Prop 400 Read More
Economic Development, Economy and Growth, General News, Maps and Data Pandemic Highlights Importance of Accurate Census Count There is a simple way you can help make sure those services receive the federal funding they deserve. How? Complete the 2020 Census. Census Read More
General News Message from the Chair, August 2020 You, the region’s residents, are impacted every day by the decisions made within MAG. I am honored to have been selected as the new MAG Chair. Regional Council, Chair Message, Weiers Read More
General News Voices from the Council, August 2020 Quotes from Regional Council members Surprise Mayor Skip Hall, Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers, Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat, and Tempe Mayor Corey Woods Regional Council, Voices Read More
General News Yes, Even in a Pandemic We Can Celebrate the Past Year MAG’s focus on community collaboration in the midst of a world pandemic ensures we will stay strong and keep improving the quality of life for the region. Annual Report Read More
General News MAG Elects New Officers Developing and funding a transportation plan that will serve the Maricopa region for the next 20 years is a primary goal of the new chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). Regional Council Read More
Economy and Growth Unemployment Impact of COVID-19 High in AZ Population Centers The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Arizona’s economy, especially when it comes to job losses. Unemployment, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Economy, Arizona Read More
Domestic Violence, General News, Public Safety, Video Texting 9-1-1 May Be Lifesaving Option for Domestic Violence Victims The isolation created by COVID-19 affects all of us. But combined with the danger of domestic violence, it can be deadly. Victims at home with their abusers may not be able to reach out for help by calling 9-1-1. One lifesaving option may be texting 9-1-1 instead. Text, Text 911, Domestic Violence, Lifesaving Read More