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    WGA supports federal efforts to deploy resources, leverage funding, and str...

    Published on September 17, 2024
    In correspondence with the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the Western Governors Association (WGA) submitted policy recommendations for the Committee&...
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    Economic Development

    WGA supports federal efforts to deploy resources, leverage funding, and str...

    Published on September 17, 2024

    2024 Annual Report

    Published on July 24, 2024
    The 2024 Annual Report of the Western Governors' Association highlights the past year’s policy work on topics such as disaster prepared...
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    Agriculture

    2024 Annual Report

    Published on July 24, 2024

    WGA submits bipartisan policy strategies to support America’s cyber workf...

    Published on July 03, 2024
    In correspondence with the House Committee on Homeland Security, the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) submitted bipartisan policy recommendations regarding the Commi...
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    Cybersecurity

    WGA submits bipartisan policy strategies to support America’s cyber workf...

    Published on July 03, 2024

    WGA encourages Congress to expand work-based learning and support high-qual...

    Published on January 18, 2024
    In correspondence with the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, the Western Governors' Association urged...
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    Economic Development

    WGA encourages Congress to expand work-based learning and support high-qual...

    Published on January 18, 2024

    WGA encourages Congress to broaden the eligible use of EDA grants in suppor...

    Published on November 21, 2023
    In correspondence with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, and Export Promotion, the Western Governors’...
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    Economic Development

    WGA encourages Congress to broaden the eligible use of EDA grants in suppor...

    Published on November 21, 2023

    WGA encourages Congress to reform the permitting system for guides and outf...

    Published on November 01, 2023
    In correspondence with the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the Western Governors’ Association encouraged Congress to reform the complex permitti...
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    Economic Development

    WGA encourages Congress to reform the permitting system for guides and outf...

    Published on November 01, 2023

    WGA encourages Congress to reform the permitting system for guides and outf...

    Published on November 01, 2023
    In correspondence with the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the Western Governors’ Association encouraged Congress to reform the complex permitti...
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    Economic Development

    WGA encourages Congress to reform the permitting system for guides and outf...

    Published on November 01, 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

    WGA shares policy recommendations for expanding affordable housing with Sen...

    Published on March 08, 2023
    In correspondence with the Senate, WGA submitted policy suggestions in response to a committee hearing regarding the role that tax policy plays in expanding affordable housing...
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    Economic Development

    WGA shares policy recommendations for expanding affordable housing with Sen...

    Published on March 08, 2023

    WGA Policy Resolution 2023-04, Housing is Foundational to the Success of th...

    Published on December 07, 2022
    Due to rapid population growth and housing shortages, housing is a significant challenge in urban, suburban, and rural areas across the West.  This resolution highlights ...
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    Economic Development

    WGA Policy Resolution 2023-04, Housing is Foundational to the Success of th...

    Published on December 07, 2022

    WATCH WEBINAR: Solving the Cyber Workforce and Skills Shortage

    Published on April 16, 2021
    The Western Governors’ Association hosted the webinar, Solving the Cyber Workforce and Skills Shortage, on April 16, 2021.
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    Cybersecurity

    WATCH WEBINAR: Solving the Cyber Workforce and Skills Shortage

    Published on April 16, 2021

    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

    WATCH: Reimagining Disability Employment Policy in the Rural West Webinar

    Published on April 16, 2020
    The Western Governors’ Association hosted the webinar, Reimagining Disability Employment Policy in the Rural West, on April 16.
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    Economic Development

    WATCH: Reimagining Disability Employment Policy in the Rural West Webinar

    Published on April 16, 2020

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