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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

Connectivity and Workforce Opportunity in Western States

Published on August 23, 2021
The ability to conduct activities and participate in the modern economy from our homes has grown increasingly urgent over the past year due to COVID-19.
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Connectivity

Connectivity and Workforce Opportunity in Western States

Published on August 23, 2021

Western Governors recommend improvements for broadband data, mapping and in...

Published on May 06, 2021
The Western Governors’ Association stressed the need for expanded access to high-speed internet throughout the West in comments submitted to the House Subcommittee ...
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Connectivity

Western Governors recommend improvements for broadband data, mapping and in...

Published on May 06, 2021

Western Governors seek role in improvement of broadband connectivity speeds...

Published on April 26, 2021
Western Governors, in comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) on the Rural eConnectivity Program Final Rule, expressed grat...
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Connectivity

Western Governors seek role in improvement of broadband connectivity speeds...

Published on April 26, 2021

WGA urges National Agricultural Statistics Service to increase focus on ...

Published on April 21, 2021
WGA shared Western Governors’ policy on the need for "robust broadband connectivity" for advanced agriculture technologies in comments to the National Agricultural Stati...
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Agriculture

WGA urges National Agricultural Statistics Service to increase focus on ...

Published on April 21, 2021

WGA shares Governors’ policy on high-speed internet for rural communi...

Published on April 21, 2021
The Western Governors' Association has emphasized the importance of high-speed internet for rural communities and highlighted infrastructure challenges complicating broadb...
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Connectivity

WGA shares Governors’ policy on high-speed internet for rural communi...

Published on April 21, 2021

Western Governors support FCC efforts to promote flexibility within its E-R...

Published on April 05, 2021
Western Governors support efforts to promote flexibility within the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) E-Rate Program. The Governors shared their backing in April...
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Connectivity

Western Governors support FCC efforts to promote flexibility within its E-R...

Published on April 05, 2021

Western Governors applaud FCC for revisions of TV White Spaces rules that s...

Published on October 29, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revised its rules related to TV White Spaces devices, an update strongly supported by Western Governors, to enable expanded wir...
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Connectivity

Western Governors applaud FCC for revisions of TV White Spaces rules that s...

Published on October 29, 2020

Letter: WGA lauds USDA RD for expanding program eligibility to support broa...

Published on October 14, 2020
The Western Governors’ Association appreciates U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development's (USDA RD) expanded program eligibility to support broadband infrast...
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Connectivity

Letter: WGA lauds USDA RD for expanding program eligibility to support broa...

Published on October 14, 2020

LETTER: WGA advocates for flexibility in states’ response to implementing...

Published on September 10, 2020
The Western Governors’ Association appreciates the Federal Highway Administration’s commitment to implementing the MOBILE NOW Act, especially as it ensures that st...
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Connectivity

LETTER: WGA advocates for flexibility in states’ response to implementing...

Published on September 10, 2020

LISTEN: Latest episode of ‘Out West’ podcast takes deep dive into Speci...

Published on August 18, 2020
Reimagining the Rural West Special Report, the latest episode of WGA’s Out West podcast, shares the findings and insights gained over the past year’...
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Connectivity

LISTEN: Latest episode of ‘Out West’ podcast takes deep dive into Speci...

Published on August 18, 2020

Reimagining the Rural West Initiative Special Report delivers ideas to re-e...

Published on June 30, 2020
LISTEN: In the ninth installment of WGA's Out West podcast, WGA Executive Director Jim Ogsbury spoke with Senior Policy Advisor Lauren DeNinno, wh...
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Connectivity

Reimagining the Rural West Initiative Special Report delivers ideas to re-e...

Published on June 30, 2020

LETTER: Western Governors back proposals to improve TV White Spaces deliver...

Published on April 23, 2020
Western Governors support proposed updates to improve the utility of TV White Spaces technology that will enable improved broadband coverage in rural communities. The Governor...
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Connectivity

LETTER: Western Governors back proposals to improve TV White Spaces deliver...

Published on April 23, 2020

WATCH: Community Anchor Institution Connectivity Webinar

Published on April 15, 2020
The Western Governors’ Association hosted the webinar, Community Anchor Institution Connectivity, on April 15.
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Connectivity

WATCH: Community Anchor Institution Connectivity Webinar

Published on April 15, 2020

WATCH: Broadband Investments by Electric and Telephone Cooperatives Webinar

Published on March 23, 2020
The Western Governors’ Association hosted the webinar, Broadband Investments by Electric and Telephone Cooperatives, in conjunction with the Reimagining the Rural W...
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Connectivity

WATCH: Broadband Investments by Electric and Telephone Cooperatives Webinar

Published on March 23, 2020

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