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    Western Governors encourage Congress to expand workforce training opportuni...

    Published on June 18, 2019
    Western Governors encourage Congress to expand workforce training and education opportunities by reauthorizing the Higher Education Act.
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    Western Governors encourage Congress to expand workforce training opportuni...

    Published on June 18, 2019

    WGA Chair Gov. Doug Burgum announces Reimagining the Rural West Initiative

    Published on June 12, 2019
    North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, the 2020 WGA Chair, has announced Reimagining the Rural West will be his Chairman’s Initiative.  
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    WGA Chair Gov. Doug Burgum announces Reimagining the Rural West Initiative

    Published on June 12, 2019

    Best of the West: Western states’ strong rebound from Great Recession; pr...

    Published on May 16, 2019
    The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on news of the West. Here are the western stories for the week starting May 13, 2019 that you don't want to miss.
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    Best of the West: Western states’ strong rebound from Great Recession; pr...

    Published on May 16, 2019

    WGA shares Governors’ policies related to broadband mapping for Senate he...

    Published on April 10, 2019
    The Western Governors’ Association shared policies related to broadband with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation in advance of the April 10, 201...
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    WGA shares Governors’ policies related to broadband mapping for Senate he...

    Published on April 10, 2019

    WGA submits FY 2020 testimony to House, Senate Appropriations on land manag...

    Published on March 28, 2019
    The Western Governors’ Association submitted testimony on FY 2020 appropriations to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture, Rural...
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    WGA submits FY 2020 testimony to House, Senate Appropriations on land manag...

    Published on March 28, 2019

    Best of the West: Most innovative states in the West; Bomb cyclone official...

    Published on March 28, 2019
    The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on news of the West. Here are the western stories for the week starting March 25, 2019 that you don't want to miss...
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    Best of the West: Most innovative states in the West; Bomb cyclone official...

    Published on March 28, 2019

    WGA shares workforce policy supporting apprenticeships in advance of House ...

    Published on March 25, 2019
    The Western Governors’ Association shared Western Governors’ policy in support of apprenticeship programs with the House Committee on Education and Labor Subcommit...
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    WGA shares workforce policy supporting apprenticeships in advance of House ...

    Published on March 25, 2019

    WGA shares Governors’ policies on cybersecurity and energy infrastructure...

    Published on February 12, 2019
    The Western Governors' Association shared its cybersecurity policies with the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources in advance of its Feb. 14, 2019 hearing, Sta...
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    WGA shares Governors’ policies on cybersecurity and energy infrastructure...

    Published on February 12, 2019

    Best of the West: Western communities are top performers; Montana confronts...

    Published on January 31, 2019
    The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on news of the West. Here are the western stories for the week starting Jan. 28, 2019 that you don't want to miss.
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    Best of the West: Western communities are top performers; Montana confronts...

    Published on January 31, 2019

    United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade provides “certainty” sou...

    Published on October 02, 2018
    The United States completed negotiations Sept. 30, 2018 on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. To become effective, the trade pact requires ratification by Congress.
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    United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade provides “certainty” sou...

    Published on October 02, 2018

    Western Governors call on Congress to approve career and technical educatio...

    Published on July 23, 2018
    July 31, 2018 Update: President Trump signed the bill on July 31, 2018.  The Western Governors’ Association urges Congressional leadership to reauthorize the Carl ...
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    Western Governors call on Congress to approve career and technical educatio...

    Published on July 23, 2018

    WGA encourages ‘meaningful partnerships’ between FCC, states to improve...

    Published on July 16, 2018
    The Western Governors’ Association encouraged the U.S. Department of Commerce “to pursue meaningful partnerships with states” to improve the quality and accu...
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    WGA encourages ‘meaningful partnerships’ between FCC, states to improve...

    Published on July 16, 2018

    Western Governors request FCC support for TV White Spaces to improve rural ...

    Published on April 24, 2018
    Western Governors sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai in support of TV White Spaces (TVWS) technology, which delivers reliable internet access...
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    Western Governors request FCC support for TV White Spaces to improve rural ...

    Published on April 24, 2018

    Watch Webinar: Innovative Policy for Lifelong Learning

    Published on April 05, 2018
    The Western Governors’ Association hosted the webinar, Innovative Policy for Lifelong Learning, on April 5, 2018 as part of a series for the Western Governors&...
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    Watch Webinar: Innovative Policy for Lifelong Learning

    Published on April 05, 2018

    Watch Webinar: Rural Workforce Development Challenges

    Published on March 21, 2018
    The Western Governors’ Association hosted the webinar, Rural Workforce Development Challenges, on March 21, 2018 as part of a series for the Western Governors’ Wor...
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    Watch Webinar: Rural Workforce Development Challenges

    Published on March 21, 2018

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