Town of San Tan Valley Becomes Newest MAG Member Agency Phoenix (May 28, 2026) – The Town of San Tan Valley is the latest municipality to join the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). The move comes less than a year after officially incorporating as a town.
Point-in-Time Homeless Count Numbers Holding Steady from Last Year Phoenix (May 18, 2026) – Results of the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Homelessness Count are in, with total numbers holding steady year over year. Flat numbers in a growing region are themselves a meaningful sign.
Maricopa Region Avoids “Serious” Nonattainment Classification PHOENIX (March 25, 2026) – Did you know that our region has reduced local emissions of air pollutants by a combined 50 percent since 2000 despite rapid population and economic growth?
Proposition 479 is Underway Phoenix (March 11, 2026) – On Friday, March 6, Proposition 479, the future of transportation in the region, was celebrated by state and local officials, the business community, and transportation infrastructure partners.
Valley Leaders Gather to Celebrate the Start of Proposition 479 Projects Phoenix (February 26, 2026) – For more than 40 years, Maricopa County voters have chosen to invest in transportation, and the next phase of that investment is underway.
Annual Homelessness Count Takes Place on January 27 Phoenix (January 14, 2026) – On the last Tuesday of every January, long before the sun rises, more than 1,000 volunteers will fan out across the Valley, searching through streets, alleys, doorways, parks, riverbeds.
Flexibility in Regional Transportation Funding Improves Safety on Valley Freeways Phoenix (December 29, 2025) – Continued population and employment growth in the North Valley underscore the region’s economic strength, while also increasing travel demand on key corridors such as I-17 and Loop 303. To address this need, the first major project funded through Proposition 479 will construct a new system interchange designed to improve traffic flow and reduce daily congestion.
Maricopa Association of Governments Names New Executive Director Phoenix (December 15, 2025) – The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) has named Audra Koester Thomas as its Executive Director, marking the first time in the agency’s history that a woman will lead the organization.
Proposition 400: 25 Years of Delivering for the Region Phoenix (December 15, 2025) – As 2025 comes to an end, leaders across the Valley are reflecting on the transformative impact of Proposition 400, which funded a generation of major transportation projects that shaped the region’s success.
Final Week to Apply for the Maricopa Regional Continuum of Care Funding Opportunity Phoenix (December 1, 2025) – The Maricopa Regional Continuum of Care (CoC) is a county-wide network that brings together housing providers, service agencies, government partners, and community stakeholders to help individuals, families, veterans, and youth who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Problems to Possibilities: Public Input Needed Phoenix (November 5, 2025) - While rapid population growth in the Northwest Valley has been a boost for the region’s economy it has also created challenges for drivers who travel along the US 60 (Grand Avenue) between Loop 303 and SR 74.
Solving the Bottleneck Around Loop 101 and Loop 202 Phoenix (October 8, 2025) – It is one of the busiest freeway corridors in the Valley. But now, there is an effort to ease congestion in a key corridor that runs through Tempe, Mesa, Maricopa County, and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Domestic Violence Does Not Discriminate Against Age Phoenix (September 24, 2025) – Domestic violence knows no boundaries. It can touch anyone, and for a growing number of older Americans, becoming the victim of abuse later in life is a tragic reality.
El Mirage Mayor Alexis Hermosillo Named MAG Chair Phoenix (June 25, 2025) – El Mirage Mayor Alexis Hermosillo was elected as chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council today during the agency’s annual meeting. As the agency’s new chair, Hermosillo said her top priority is ensuring the promises of Proposition 479 become a reality.
Regional Freeway Program Sets Plan for Future Development Phoenix (June 25, 2025) – Shorter commute times, reduced congestion, and enhanced safety are just a few of the benefits drivers on Valley freeways will see thanks to the regional freeway program. The Freeway Life Cycle Program is funded in part by Maricopa County’s dedicated half-cent sales tax for transportation.