POLICY FORUM
April 20-21
Lahaina, Hawaiʻi
2026 Policy Forum
To examine the ongoing process of rebuilding Lahaina in the wake of the 2023 wildfires, Hawai‘i Governor Josh Green hosted the 2026 WGA Policy Forum in Maui on April 20 and 21. The two-day forum featured a conversation between Governor Green and New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. Experts and policymakers also participated in panel discussions about trauma-informed approaches to disaster recovery, the future of disaster management, disaster recovery in rural communities, and much more.
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Chair's Initiative
Energy Superabundance: Unlocking Prosperity in the West
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By Utah Governor
Spencer Cox
This initiative will examine challenges and opportunities for expanding production, transmission, and storage options across the energy spectrum to unlock more reliable, secure, and affordable energy to meet growing demand and achieve energy abundance across the West.