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WGA Policy Resolution 2023-08, Veterans

Published on June 28, 2023
The Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies offer many programs and services for veterans who struggle with complex challenges after their service, including...
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Healthcare

WGA Policy Resolution 2023-08, Veterans

Published on June 28, 2023

WGA Policy Resolution 2023-07, Broadband Connectivity

Published on June 28, 2023
In this updated resolution, Western Governors highlight the importance of high-speed internet (broadband) for communities across the West.  The Governors discuss common i...
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Connectivity

WGA Policy Resolution 2023-07, Broadband Connectivity

Published on June 28, 2023

WGA Policy Resolution 2023-06, Rural Development

Published on June 28, 2023
Healthy, vibrant, and prosperous rural communities are critical to western states.  Rural communities, however, face a variety of challenges with respect to economic deve...
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Economic Development

WGA Policy Resolution 2023-06, Rural Development

Published on June 28, 2023

Highlights and Photos from WGA’s 2023 Annual Meeting

Published on June 28, 2023
As Chair of the Western Governors’ Association, Colorado Governor Jared Polis opened this year’s Annual Meeting at the legendary Boulder Theatre by speaking a...
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WGA News

Highlights and Photos from WGA’s 2023 Annual Meeting

Published on June 28, 2023

WGA Policy Resolution 2023-05, Western Agriculture

Published on June 28, 2023
Western Governors support an array of funding, trade, education, research, and workforce development programs that promote agricultural contributions to the economies and qual...
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Agriculture

WGA Policy Resolution 2023-05, Western Agriculture

Published on June 28, 2023

The Heat Beneath Our Feet Initiative Report

Published on June 26, 2023
The potential of geothermal energy in the West is vast and offers significant advantages and benefits in efforts to expand the portfolio of renewable energy resources. Advance...
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Energy

The Heat Beneath Our Feet Initiative Report

Published on June 26, 2023

Best of the West: Warming up to heat pumps; PILT funding; Space power; Rive...

Published on June 15, 2023
The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on the latest news in the West. Here are the top stories for the week starting June 12, 2023. (Photos courtesy of...
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Best of the West

Best of the West: Warming up to heat pumps; PILT funding; Space power; Rive...

Published on June 15, 2023

Best of the West: The clean hydrogen revolution; Medicinal drone delivery; ...

Published on June 08, 2023
The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on the latest news in the West. Here are the top stories for the week starting May 29, 2023. (Photo courtesy...
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Best of the West

Best of the West: The clean hydrogen revolution; Medicinal drone delivery; ...

Published on June 08, 2023

Best of the West: Wildfire preparations; NREL expansion; A new transmission...

Published on June 01, 2023
The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on the latest news in the West. Here are the top stories for the week starting May 29, 2023. (Photos courtesy of ...
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Best of the West

Best of the West: Wildfire preparations; NREL expansion; A new transmission...

Published on June 01, 2023

WGA submits policy recommendations to break down the barriers that communit...

Published on May 17, 2023
In correspondence with the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Western Governors’ Association submitted policy recommendations to break d...
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Economic Development

WGA submits policy recommendations to break down the barriers that communit...

Published on May 17, 2023

Best of the West: Advanced nuclear energy; a $350 million face-lift; a rare...

Published on May 11, 2023
The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on the latest news in the West. Here are the top stories for the week starting May 8, 2023. (Photos courtesy of N...
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Best of the West

Best of the West: Advanced nuclear energy; a $350 million face-lift; a rare...

Published on May 11, 2023

Learn about ground-source heat pumps in the final Heat Beneath Our Feet web...

Published on May 04, 2023
The final installment of The Heat Beneath Our Feet webinar series, "Geothermal Energy at Home," explored the growing use of ground source heat pumps and what communi...
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Energy

Learn about ground-source heat pumps in the final Heat Beneath Our Feet web...

Published on May 04, 2023

Best of the West: Biofuels take off; A new wildland fire strategy; Commerci...

Published on May 04, 2023
The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on the latest news in the West. Here are the top stories for the week starting May 1, 2023. (Photos courtesy of N...
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Best of the West

Best of the West: Biofuels take off; A new wildland fire strategy; Commerci...

Published on May 04, 2023

WGA calls on Congress to extend the National Parks and Public Land Legacy R...

Published on April 28, 2023
In comments submitted to the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, the Western Governors’ Association called for the extension of the National Parks and...
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Letters

WGA calls on Congress to extend the National Parks and Public Land Legacy R...

Published on April 28, 2023

Best of the West: modernizing the grid; geothermal heating and cooling; wat...

Published on April 27, 2023
The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on the latest news in the West. Here are the top stories for the week starting April 24, 2023. (Photos courtesy of Ado...
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Best of the West

Best of the West: modernizing the grid; geothermal heating and cooling; wat...

Published on April 27, 2023

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