Economic Development, Economy and Growth, General News, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation Hail to Light Rail When the Valley's first light rail passengers stepped on board December 27, 2008, they knew they had a convenient new alternative to driving. What they might not have predicted is how light rail has played a critical role in supporting vibrant, healthy, connected and economically competitive communities. Transportation, Prop 400 Read More
General News, Regional Profile The Weather Brought Him— The Town Keeps Him Here Like many Arizonans, David Smith came here because of the climate. After 66 years of dealing with what he calls "the incredibly awful" New York weather, Smith moved to the town of Cave Creek nearly 12 years ago. Regional Council, Regional Profile Read More
General News Voices From the Council, November 2018 Mayors Cathy Carlat, Jay Tibshraeny, Sharon Wolcott, and Anna Tovar, as well as Supervisor Denny Barney are quoted in the Voices From the Council feature of the November 2018 MAGAZine. Regional Council, Voices Read More
Domestic Violence, General News, Quality of Life Seeing Purple? The MAG Regional Council wore purple and approved a resolution supporting October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Regional Council, MAG Moment Read More
General News Planning for Our Future Transportation Needs We know that transportation is an important element in a successful future. The current half-cent sales tax that funds transportation in our region expires at the end of 2025. Regional Council, Chair Message, Barney Read More
General News, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation Farther/Faster: What Could Commuter Rail Mean? Did you know that if our region implemented commuter rail today, we would immediately become one of the top 10 commuter rail systems in the country? Transportation, Commuter Rail Read More
General News, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation Project: Northsight Roundabout Improving travel time, safety, and public opinion. The Scottsdale Northsight Boulevard Extension Project succeeded in all three goals. Transportation, Prop 400 Read More
General News, Regional Profile Small Town. Big Future. Youth, safety, and transportation are key priorities for Florence Mayor Tara Walter. Regional Council, Regional Profile Read More
General News, Quality of Life, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation Crossing Guards are Working to Keep Children Safe As thousands of children end their summer breaks and return to their classrooms, those who work as crossing guards want to make sure these children get to school safely. Safety Read More
General News MAG Hosts Young African Leaders In July 2018, MAG hosted the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Twenty-five students from 17 African countries attended. MAG Moment Read More