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    Register for WGA’s 2024 Western Prosperity Forum

    Published on March 07, 2024
    While the West of today is defined by enduring characteristics - including its vast and beautiful landscapes, natural amenities, booming economy, and frontier mentality - it h...
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    Economic Development

    Register for WGA’s 2024 Western Prosperity Forum

    Published on March 07, 2024

    WGA calls on Congress for more state control over infrastructure investment...

    Published on March 22, 2024
    In correspondence with the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) submitted several polic...
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    Economic Development

    WGA calls on Congress for more state control over infrastructure investment...

    Published on March 22, 2024

    Western Governors voice support for the Building Chips in America Act, enco...

    Published on March 07, 2024
    In correspondence with Congressional leadership, Western Governors expressed their support for measures in the bipartisan and bicameral Building Chips in America Act that woul...
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    Connectivity

    Western Governors voice support for the Building Chips in America Act, enco...

    Published on March 07, 2024

    WGA encourages Congress to expand work-based learning and support high-qual...

    Published on January 18, 2024
    In correspondence with the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, the Western Governors' Association urged...
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    Economic Development

    WGA encourages Congress to expand work-based learning and support high-qual...

    Published on January 18, 2024

    WGA urges the Office of Management and Budget to consult with states as the...

    Published on December 04, 2023
    In correspondence with Deputy Controller Deidre Harrison of the Office of Federal Financial Management at the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Western Governors...
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    Economic Development

    WGA urges the Office of Management and Budget to consult with states as the...

    Published on December 04, 2023

    WGA encourages Congress to broaden the eligible use of EDA grants in suppor...

    Published on November 21, 2023
    In correspondence with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, and Export Promotion, the Western Governors’...
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    Economic Development

    WGA encourages Congress to broaden the eligible use of EDA grants in suppor...

    Published on November 21, 2023

    WGA encourages Congress to reform the permitting system for guides and outf...

    Published on November 01, 2023
    In correspondence with the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the Western Governors’ Association encouraged Congress to reform the complex permitti...
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    Economic Development

    WGA encourages Congress to reform the permitting system for guides and outf...

    Published on November 01, 2023

    WGA encourages Congress to reform the permitting system for guides and outf...

    Published on November 01, 2023
    In correspondence with the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the Western Governors’ Association encouraged Congress to reform the complex permitti...
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    Economic Development

    WGA encourages Congress to reform the permitting system for guides and outf...

    Published on November 01, 2023

    Western Governors call on USDA to help strengthen America’s sheep industr...

    Published on November 01, 2023
    In correspondence with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Western Governors called for the department to protect and strengthen the American sheep industry. Recognizin...
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    Agriculture

    Western Governors call on USDA to help strengthen America’s sheep industr...

    Published on November 01, 2023

    Western Governors call on USDA to help strengthen America’s sheep industr...

    Published on October 30, 2023
    In correspondence with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Western Governors called for the department to protect and strengthen the American sheep industry. Recognizin...
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    Agriculture

    Western Governors call on USDA to help strengthen America’s sheep industr...

    Published on October 30, 2023

    WGA urges Congress to expand the Highway Trust Fund

    Published on October 23, 2023
    In correspondence with the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, the Western Governors’ Association urged Congress to provide a l...
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    Economic Development

    WGA urges Congress to expand the Highway Trust Fund

    Published on October 23, 2023

    Western Governors support the development of a unified disaster intake syst...

    Published on October 13, 2023
    In correspondence with Senator Gary Peters, Western Governors voiced their support for principles contained in his bipartisan bill, S. 1528, the Disaster Assistance Simplifica...
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    Economic Development

    Western Governors support the development of a unified disaster intake syst...

    Published on October 13, 2023

    2023 Annual Report

    Published on August 08, 2023
    The 2023 Annual Report of the Western Governors' Association highlights the past year’s policy work on topics such as renewable energy,...
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    Agriculture

    2023 Annual Report

    Published on August 08, 2023

    Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Announces WGA Chair Initiative: Decarbonizing ...

    Published on June 28, 2023
    On June 28, Colorado Governor Jared Polis officially handed off the reigns as Chair of the Western Governors’ Association to Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon. The Gover...
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    Air Quality

    Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Announces WGA Chair Initiative: Decarbonizing ...

    Published on June 28, 2023

    Policy Resolution 2023-10 Infrastructure Permitting

    Published on June 28, 2023
    A clear, consistent, focused, and effective environmental review process is essential to protect environmental resources, ensure public participation, and facilitate timely de...
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    Economic Development

    Policy Resolution 2023-10 Infrastructure Permitting

    Published on June 28, 2023

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