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    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

    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

    Policy Resolution 2023-07 Broadband Connectivity

    Published on June 28, 2023

    Watch the 2023 Western Prosperity Roundtable

    Published on March 16, 2023
    As the COVID-19 pandemic untethered workers from physical offices and put a premium on space and outdoor access, rural communities throughout the West experienced significant ...
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    Agriculture

    Watch the 2023 Western Prosperity Roundtable

    Published on March 16, 2023

    Western Governors submit testimony on FY 2024 appropriations to House, Sena...

    Published on March 16, 2023
    The Western Governors’ Association is submitting testimony on behalf of the Western Governors to House and Senate leadership on FY 2024 appropriations and activities. Th...
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    Agriculture

    Western Governors submit testimony on FY 2024 appropriations to House, Sena...

    Published on March 16, 2023

    Western Governors submit testimony on FY 2024 appropriations to House, Sena...

    Published on March 16, 2023
    The Western Governors’ Association is submitting testimony on behalf of the Western Governors to House and Senate leadership on FY 2024 appropriations and activities. Th...
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    Agriculture

    Western Governors submit testimony on FY 2024 appropriations to House, Sena...

    Published on March 16, 2023

    Western Governors urge FCC and NTIA to use state data in broadband deployme...

    Published on February 14, 2023
    Western Governors provided policy recommendations to the Federal Communications Commission and National Telecommunications and Information Administration regarding broadband d...
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    Connectivity

    Western Governors urge FCC and NTIA to use state data in broadband deployme...

    Published on February 14, 2023

    Western Governors commend FCC ruling to fund internet access on school buse...

    Published on June 30, 2022
    In a letter to the Federal Communications Commission, Western Governors expressed appreciation for the agency's proposed ruling to allow the use of E-Rate Program funding ...
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    Connectivity

    Western Governors commend FCC ruling to fund internet access on school buse...

    Published on June 30, 2022

    Western Governors urge Congress to permanently expand telehealth services

    Published on June 30, 2022
    In a letter to Congress, Western Governors urged lawmakers to expand telehealth services by establishing permanent regulatory and statutory changes based on temporary waivers ...
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    Connectivity

    Western Governors urge Congress to permanently expand telehealth services

    Published on June 30, 2022

    Western Governors urge HHS to establish permanent telehealth services

    Published on June 30, 2022
    In a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Western Governors highlighted what western states have been doing to advance mutual health care priorities, es...
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    Connectivity

    Western Governors urge HHS to establish permanent telehealth services

    Published on June 30, 2022

    Western Governors provide NTIA with additional input on the Broadband Equit...

    Published on May 10, 2022
    In correspondence with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Western Governors provided additional input on the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deploym...
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    Connectivity

    Western Governors provide NTIA with additional input on the Broadband Equit...

    Published on May 10, 2022

    Western Governors urge National Telecommunications and Information Administ...

    Published on January 31, 2022
    The Western Governors’ Association shared policy recommendations with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to aid in the implementation ...
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    Connectivity

    Western Governors urge National Telecommunications and Information Administ...

    Published on January 31, 2022

    Western Governors continue advocacy to expand the Rural eConnectivity Progr...

    Published on January 27, 2022
    Western Governors provided comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) on the third Rural eConnectivity Program Funding Opportu...
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    Connectivity

    Western Governors continue advocacy to expand the Rural eConnectivity Progr...

    Published on January 27, 2022

    Western Governors applaud Senate bill to streamline grant applications for ...

    Published on November 18, 2021
    In a letter to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Western Governors applauded the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility ...
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    Connectivity

    Western Governors applaud Senate bill to streamline grant applications for ...

    Published on November 18, 2021

    Western Governors praise Congressional action on broadband access, call for...

    Published on November 18, 2021
    The Western Governors praised recent efforts by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to address issues of broadband access, particularly the introduction of th...
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    Connectivity

    Western Governors praise Congressional action on broadband access, call for...

    Published on November 18, 2021

    Western Governors praise Senate’s work on broadband connectivity, call fo...

    Published on November 18, 2021
    In correspondence with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation, Western Governors praised recent efforts to address issues of broadband access, particul...
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    Connectivity

    Western Governors praise Senate’s work on broadband connectivity, call fo...

    Published on November 18, 2021

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