News Releases

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.

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.

Local Governments Unite to Reduce Homelessness

PHOENIX (Dec. 8, 2021) – For the first time, local and tribal governments have rallied around a single plan to respond to homelessness in the region. “Pathways Home, the Regional Homelessness Action Plan for Local and Tribal Governments,” was unanimously approved today by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council. A press conference on regional homelessness efforts is planned for 1 p.m. at Urban Living on 2nd Avenue, 650 N. 2nd Avenue, Phoenix (SW corner 2nd Ave/McKinley) on the 2nd floor.

Connected Vehicle Data Revolutionizing Transportation Planning

PHOENIX (Dec. 2, 2021) – Connected vehicle data are being used to transform the way we move in the region. By better understanding traffic and congestion, planners and engineers can create safer and more efficient transportation systems. A pilot program is using data collected in real time from more than 100,000 vehicles to learn more about travel patterns in the region as well as driving behaviors, congestion, and safety.

New Census Data Show Record Growth in Maricopa Region

PHOENIX (Aug. 13, 2021) – Phoenix is now the fifth largest city in the country. Buckeye grew faster than any other city in the nation. Maricopa County added more residents than any other county in the country. Other