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    Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Launches WGA Chair Initiative Decarbonizing th...

    Published on August 31, 2023
    Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon launched his WGA Chair initiative, Decarbonizing the West, on Sept. 21 in Gillette, Wyoming. During his opening remarks, he called on th...
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    Energy

    Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Launches WGA Chair Initiative Decarbonizing th...

    Published on August 31, 2023

    Western Governors submit policy recommendations to the House and Senate for...

    Published on September 06, 2023
    The Western Governors’ Association (WGA) wrote to the House and Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committees to highlight some of the Governors’ prioriti...
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    Agriculture

    Western Governors submit policy recommendations to the House and Senate for...

    Published on September 06, 2023

    Western Governors support the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendment...

    Published on September 05, 2023
    The Western Governors’ Association (WGA) wrote to the House and Senate Committees on the Judiciary to express their bipartisan support for the Radiation Exposure Compens...
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    Healthcare

    Western Governors support the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendment...

    Published on September 05, 2023

    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

    WGA weighs in on the future of subsurface science and technology

    Published on July 31, 2023
    Ahead of its hearing, Unearthing Innovation: The Future of Subsurface Science and Technology in the United States, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology receiv...
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    Energy

    WGA weighs in on the future of subsurface science and technology

    Published on July 31, 2023

    WGA calls on Senate to reform environmental review process for energy proje...

    Published on July 31, 2023
    Ahead of its hearing, Opportunities for Congress to Reform the Process for Permitting Electric Transmission Lines, Pipelines, and Energy Production on Federal Lands, the Senat...
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    Energy

    WGA calls on Senate to reform environmental review process for energy proje...

    Published on July 31, 2023

    Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Announces WGA Chair Initative: Decarbonzing th...

    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...
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    Air Quality

    Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Announces WGA Chair Initative: Decarbonzing th...

    Published on June 28, 2023

    Policy Resolution 2023-10 Infrastructure Permitting

    Published on June 28, 2023
    A clear, consistent, focused, and effective environmental review process is essential to protect environmental resources, ensure public participation, and facilitate timely de...
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    Economic Development

    Policy Resolution 2023-10 Infrastructure Permitting

    Published on June 28, 2023

    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...
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    Missing and Murdered Indigenous People

    Policy Resolution 2023-09 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons

    Published on June 28, 2023

    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

    Policy Resolution 2023-08 Veterans

    Published on June 28, 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

    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

    Policy Resolution 2023-06 Rural Development

    Published on June 28, 2023

    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

    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

    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

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