Economic Development, Economy and Growth, General News Closing the Tech Skills Gap in Arizona As technology trends evolve, the demand for cloud data storage makes cloud computing one of the hottest industries out there with a high demand for skilled professionals. Computing, Technology Read More
Economic Development, Economy and Growth, General News, Quality of Life High Unemployment, Rising Housing Costs Increase Risk of Evictions in Maricopa County A combination of Arizona’s high unemployment rate, increased housing costs, and an end to the federal eviction moratorium could mean thousands of Phoenix-area residents are at risk of losing their homes. Housing, Eviction, Economy Read More
General News, Public Outreach, Quality of Life MAG Outreach Evolves In the fall of 1995, the first issue of MAGAZine, a new MAG newsletter, carried the headline "Planning Helps Improve Air Quality in Valley" MAGAZine Read More
Domestic Violence, General News, Quality of Life Domestic Violence Victims Can Now Seek Protective Orders Online If you are experiencing domestic violence, a cutting-edge new system allows you to prepare a petition for a protective order online using your computer, tablet, or mobile phone. Domestic Violence Read More
General News, Regional Profile Regional Profile: Mayor Rui Pereira Born in Portugal, Wickenburg Mayor Rui Pereira moved to the U.S. in 1980 and grew up in Massachusetts. It was there he first heard the call to the West. Regional Profile, Regional Council Read More
Aging, General News, Quality of Life, Safe and Smart Travel Finding Transportation Can Be Tough for Older Adults. It’s Even Tougher in Rural Areas. “You gave me back my life.” That note from a rider using Wickenburg’s Freedom Express, which relies on volunteer drivers, is testament to the impact transportation can have in the lives of seniors. Read More
General News, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation New Lanes, Other Improvements on Loop 101 (Price Freeway) Now Complete A $72 million project to add new lanes and make other improvements along Loop 101 (Price Freeway) between Baseline Road and Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) is creating a smoother commute for travelers in the East Valley. Prop 400 Read More
General News, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation MAG “Digital Twin” Recommended as Official Regional Model of Record After a two-year review process by top-level experts, peer agencies, and academics, a MAG regional computer model has been recommended as the official model of record as matching or exceeding current state-of-the-practice. Read More
General News Message from the Chair, November 2020 When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. That proverbial phrase often is used in the face of adversity to encourage optimism. Regional Council, Chair Message, Weiers Read More
General News Voices From the Council, November 2020 Comments from Mayors Georgia Lord, Kenneth Weise, Cathy Carlat, Anna Tovar, and John Giles. Regional Council, Voices Read More