General News, MAGAZine New Year. New Hope. New Plan. The new year has brought new hope for brighter days ahead. While 2020 was no doubt a difficult year for all of us, and tragic for those who lost loved ones, we are eager to focus on the future. Regional Council, Chair Message, Weiers Read More
General News, MAGAZine MAG Welcomes New Committee Members The new year brings new faces to a number of MAG committees. Regional Council Read More
MAGAZine, Quality of Life No Time to Exercise? Do It on Your Way to Work Would you like to work more exercise into your daily routine? Physical activity is vital to healthy aging. It can reduce the burden of chronic diseases and prevent early death. Exercise, Healthy Living Read More
Economy and Growth, General News, MAGAZine 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
Economy and Growth, MAGAZine 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, MAGAZine 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" Read More
Domestic Violence, MAGAZine, 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, MAGAZine 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
MAGAZine, 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
MAGAZine, Safe and Smart Travel 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