General News, Quality of Life Domestic Violence Trauma Contributes to the Number of Teens in Foster Care Every 44 minutes in Arizona, one or more children witness domestic violence. Many carry the trauma of that violence with them for years. All too often, children enter foster care due to allegations of domestic violence in their homes. Domestic Violence, Homelessness, Brain Injury, Foster Care Read More
General News, Quality of Life Old Shelter Gets a New Lease on Life as Homeless Numbers Rise in West Valley A family’s dream of offering shelter to people experiencing homelessness went unrealized for 10 years until the city of Surprise revived the dream by bringing an old building back to life. Homelessness, Homeless, Shelter, Surprise Read More
General News, Quality of Life Courts Take Different Approaches to Ease the Burden of Homelessness For people experiencing homelessness, any sort of legal problem can be a big barrier to overcome. Two different types of courts in the Valley are helping people resolve those legal issues and find help at the same time. Homelessness, Toolkit, Pathways Home, Human Services Read More
General News, MAGAZine, Safe and Smart Travel Improving Traffic Safety Throughout the Region with Emerging Technology Traffic across the Valley has grown along with the size of our population. Congestion and long commute times are now part of the daily routine. MAG partners with public and private agencies to test which emerging technologies will help improve safety and efficiency on the road. Prop 400, Safety, Transportation Read More
General News, News, Safe and Smart Travel Northern Parkway Celebrated During Full Opening A choreographed click of scissors and falling white ribbon celebrated the full opening of Northern Parkway in El Mirage October 25, marking a milestone in a project that helps complete a promise made to voters under Proposition 400. Prop 400 Read More
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
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, 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
General News, Quality of Life 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
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