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...
Best of the West: Expanding energy storage, Transforming CO2 into jet fuel,...
Published on July 21, 2023
The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on the latest news in the West. Here are the top stories for the week starting July 17, 2023. (Photos courtesy&nb...
Best of the West: Expanding energy storage, Transforming CO2 into jet fuel,...
Published on July 21, 2023
Best of the West: expanding outdoor recreation; a geothermal breakthrough; ...
Published on July 13, 2023
The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on the latest news in the West. Here are the top stories for the week starting July 10, 2023. (Photos courtesy&nb...
Best of the West: expanding outdoor recreation; a geothermal breakthrough; ...
Published on July 13, 2023
Meeting the delegates from the 2023 Western Governors’ Leadership Ins...
Published on July 11, 2023
In this episode of WGA's Out West podcast, Anna Thielen, Manager of the Western Governors' Foundation, speaks with four Delegates from the 2023 Western ...
Meeting the delegates from the 2023 Western Governors’ Leadership Ins...
Published on July 11, 2023
Best of the West: Tackling methane emissions; Repurposing power plants; Rel...
Published on July 07, 2023
The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on the latest news in the West. Here are the top stories for the week starting July 3, 2023. (Photos courtesy&nbs...
Best of the West: Tackling methane emissions; Repurposing power plants; Rel...
Published on July 07, 2023
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Announces WGA Chair Initiative: Decarbonizing ...
Published on June 28, 2023
On June 28, Colorado Governor Jared Polis officially handed off the reigns as Chair of the Western Governors’ Association to Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon. The Gover...
A clear, consistent, focused, and effective environmental review process is essential to protect environmental resources, ensure public participation, and facilitate timely de...
WGA Policy Resolution 2023-09, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons
Published on June 28, 2023
American Indian and Alaska Native people, particularly women, are disproportionately likely to experience violence, be murdered, or go missing. This resolution highlight...
WGA Policy Resolution 2023-09, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons
Published on June 28, 2023
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...
In this updated resolution, Western Governors highlight the importance of high-speed internet (broadband) for communities across the West. The Governors discuss common i...
Healthy, vibrant, and prosperous rural communities are critical to western states. Rural communities, however, face a variety of challenges with respect to economic deve...
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...
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...
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...
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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