News Releases

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.