Is Your Teen Being Abused? Are They an Abuser? PHOENIX (Jan. 26, 2023) – High school dating experiences can be an important part of growing up. But when teen dating turns violent, it can affect people for life. To launch February’s National Teen Dating Violence Prevention month, community partners are providing resources to help you determine if your teen is at risk.
Street Count of Those Experiencing Homelessness Set for January 24 PHOENIX (Jan. 3, 2023) – More than 1,000 volunteers will fan out across the Valley on January 24, 2023, in a yearly effort to count the number of people experiencing homelessness in the region.
Give the Gift of Safety: Secure Your Christmas Tree PHOENIX (Dec. 13, 2022) – Once you’ve picked out the perfect tree and need to transport it home, securing it using nets, tarps, or tie-downs is a vital step in keeping our roads safe. Unsecured loads also can mean citations of $500 or more, which could cut into your gift-giving budget.
Prop 400 Report Demonstrates Progress in Transportation PHOENIX (Dec. 7, 2022) – Valley residents have seen 410 new corridor miles of freeways, 252 miles of street projects, and millions of additional miles of bus service since the implementation of Proposition 400, according to new report by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG).
Emotional Abuse: A Hurt That Can’t Be Seen Phoenix (Oct. 3, 2022) - How you can help identify and prevent emotional abuse the focus of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October
Region Reclassified for Ozone Pollution PHOENIX (Sept. 16, 2022) – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a rule today that moves the region up the severity ladder for ozone pollution, reclassifying the region from “marginal” to “moderate” nonattainment for the ozone pollution standard.
Creating Age-Friendly Communities – How Can It Be Done? PHOENIX (Sept. 15, 2022) – Statewide conference to focus on age-friendly and dementia-friendly communities and examine promising practices in transportation, human capital, community services, and wellness
Public Invited to Comment on I-10 Widening Study Near Wild Horse Pass PHOENIX (Aug. 19, 2022) — Public encouraged to attend public hearings and provide comments through Oct. 9 on recommendations for I-10 improvements between Loop 202 and SR 387
State Route 24 Improvements to Be Completed Today PHOENIX (Aug. 11, 2022) – Drivers in the East Valley will now benefit from a completed interim extension of State Route 24 that will be finalized today, extending the four-lane divided facility from Ellsworth Road in Mesa to Ironwood Drive.
Crossing Guards Prepare for Safe School Year PHOENIX (July 14, 2022) -- As thousands of children in the Valley return to school, many of the people who make sure they get to school safely will take part in a regional training workshop the first week of August.
Rehousing Those Experiencing Homelessness PHOENIX (June 27, 2022) — For many people experiencing homelessness, finding a way out of shelters and off the streets is tough. A new program and an ambitious goal will help change that.
Major Transportation Bill Heads to Governor PHOENIX (June 24, 2022) — A bill that allows Maricopa County voters to extend a dedicated half-cent sales tax has passed the Arizona Legislature and now heads to the Governor
MAG Elects New Officers PHOENIX (June 22, 2022) — Avondale Mayor Kenneth Weise was elected as chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council during the agency’s annual meeting today.
Newly Released Shelter Numbers Paint Fuller Picture of Homelessness PHOENIX (May 24, 2022) — A newly released homelessness report that adds in the number of people staying in shelters during a recent Point in Time Count shows more than 9,000 people experiencing homelessness on the night of January 24, 2022.
As Temperatures Rise, MAG Launches Heat Relief Network PHOENIX (May 1, 2022) – As temperatures climb, it is important to remember that heat can be deadly. The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) wants residents to know how they can find shelter from the heat, and how they can help others who might be vulnerable.