General News MAG Remembers Keno Hawker Along with a penchant for fun, adventure and chocolate, former Mesa Mayor Keno Hawker leaves a legacy of transportation advocacy that forever shaped the Valley’s transportation system. Mesa Read More
Aging, General News, Quality of Life Living Longer Starts with Stronger Connections Conference Highlights the Importance of Creating Age-Friendly Communities. Age of Connections, the first-ever hybrid conference on creating age-friendly communities hosted by Age-Friendly Arizona. Age Friendly Arizona, Conference, Aging Read More
Environment and Sustainability, Environmental, General News Region Reclassified for Ozone Pollution The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final determination Sept. 16 that moves the region up the severity ladder for ozone pollution, reclassifying the region from “marginal” to “moderate” nonattainment. Environment, Ozone, Pollution, Air Quality Read More
Economic Development, Economy and Growth, General News Economic and Housing Boon Fuels Regional Growth Rapid Rise in Jobs and Home Prices Show Troubling Trend. One person moves to the Valley every six minutes. Those changes have altered the region’s population, economy, and housing markets. Economic Growth, Housing, RAD Read More
Economic Development, Economy and Growth, General News Arizona, Mexico Leaders Discuss Trade, Transportation Arizona and Sonora, Mexico, share opportunities to strengthen the economies of both states. The 9th Annual Ari-Son Council Meeting demonstrated how much the two states need and depend on each other for success. Economic Growth, Mexico, Sonora, Ari-Son Council Read More
General News, Quality of Life, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation Safely Crossing Again - School Crossing Guards Attend In-Person MAG Regional Training More than 100 crossing guards recently gathered to learn essential skills to help children safely get to and from school every day. The Regional School Crossing Guard Training Workshop is sponsored by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). Safety, Crossing Guard Training, School Read More
Economic Development, Economy and Growth, General News Boosting the Economic Impact of Canadian Snowbirds in Arizona Federal bill would extend visitor stays up to 240 days. Trying to escape freezing winters, Canadian snowbirds flock to the United States in search of warmer weather. Arizona is a prime destination for these Canadian visitors. Read More
General News, Homelessness, Quality of Life Ambitious Goal to Reduce Homelessness in the Valley Underway Thousands of people are experiencing homelessness on Valley streets each day. Finding a way back into affordable housing is tough for many of them. A new program and a very ambitious goal are hoping to greatly reduce those numbers. Homelessness, Pathways Home, House America, HUD, USICH, HMIS Read More
General News, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation Study Sets Stage to Improve Travel Near Maricopa A new study of the heavily traveled State Route 347 near the city of Maricopa lays out a series of improvements that could shave up to 20 minutes off commute times for residents heading into the Phoenix area each day. Read More
Economic Development, Economy and Growth, General News Renewing Strategic Ties with Sonora Leaders from Arizona and Mexico came together for an economic mission in Hermosillo, Sonora. MAG plays crucial role in making the international trip happen. Economic Development, Sonora Read More