Economy and Growth, General News, Maps and Data, Quality of Life Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming 2020 Census Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau counts how many people are living in the United States, and uses that data to distribute $675 billion in federal funds. Census Read More
General News, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation The Road Ahead in 2020 Construction crews will be busy on four important freeway projects in 2020. Prop 400 Read More
General News, Homelessness, Quality of Life Hundreds of Volunteers Turn Out to Count People Experiencing Homelessness Before the sun rose over the Valley on January 28, 2020, hundreds of volunteers fanned out across the region in an annual effort to count the number of people experiencing homelessness. Homelessness Read More
General News Message from the Chair, February 2020 I had the unique pleasure of being the MAG chair as the Valley saw the opening of Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway (Loop 202 South Mountain)—the largest freeway project in state history. Regional Council, Chair Message, Mitchell Read More
General News Voices from the Council, February 2020 Quotes from Regional Council members: Supervisor Jack Sellers and Mayor Kevin Hartke Regional Council, Voices Read More
Economic Development, Economy and Growth, General News, Quality of Life Putting Your Money Where Your House Is As the Valley’s population continues to grow, the region is seeing significant increases in housing demand, but the supply of affordable housing is decreasing. As housing costs increase faster than income, many residents are struggling. The Maricopa Association of Governments Economic Development Committee (MAG EDC) recently convened a group of experts to discuss the need for affordable housing solutions. Economic Development, Affordable Housing, EDC Read More
Environment and Sustainability, Environmental, General News, Quality of Life Finding Pollution Solutions As the cooler weather sets in and the holiday season approaches, wood burning in fireplaces, outdoor fire pits, and even fireworks have a big impact on air quality. Environment, Air Quality Read More
General News, Homelessness, Quality of Life Home (Not Homeless) For the Holidays Clare didn’t have much to celebrate during Christmas 2015. Homeless, a month away from giving birth, she was clandestinely living in a friend’s office building with her two other children. Homelessness Read More
General News, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation Rain or Shine, New Peoria Park and Ride Provides Rider Benefits Peoria park and ride users want to know their vehicles are safe when they lock them and leave them to catch their bus. Prop 400 Read More
General News, Quality of Life, Regional Profile Regional Profile: Mayor Ginny Dickey Born and raised in New York, Ginny Dickey and her family chose Fountain Hills in 1983 as their hometown. A bit ironic, because at that time it wasn’t yet a town. Regional Profile, Regional Council Read More