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
Safe and Smart Travel What's Ahead for Proposition 400 Extension Proposition 400, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax for transportation, expires at the end of 2025. There is a lot of planning work to be done before that happens. Prop400, Transportation Read More
Economy and Growth, Quality of Life Community Colleges District has $7.3 billion impact Did you know that the Maricopa Community Colleges is contributing to our region through an economic impact of $7.3 billion statewide? Education Read More
Economy and Growth Arizona's Economy: Cool or Not Cool? Rounds Consulting Group Inc. President Jim Rounds says Arizona's economy has improved significantly since the Great Recession. Key factors that matter in growing the economy are tax rates, economic development programs, workforce, transportation infrastructure, marketing, responsible regulations and a balanced budget. Economic Development 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