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WATCH WORKSHOP: Reimagining the Rural West in Fargo, North Dakota on Oct. 1

Published on October 01, 2019
The initial workshop of the Reimagining the Rural West Initiative in North Dakota delivered a wealth of ideas and strategies to revitalize western communities and economies.
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Economic Development

WATCH WORKSHOP: Reimagining the Rural West in Fargo, North Dakota on Oct. 1

Published on October 01, 2019

Best of the West: Outdoor recreation economy booming; fatal flood subsides ...

Published on September 26, 2019
The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on news of the West. Here are the western stories for the week starting Sept. 23, 2019. (Photo: Colorado Tourism Offic...
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Economic Development

Best of the West: Outdoor recreation economy booming; fatal flood subsides ...

Published on September 26, 2019

Executive Director’s Notebook: Join us for a crash course on rural sustai...

Published on September 04, 2019
By Jim Ogsbury Now that Labor Day is past, it is time for students across the West to return to school.  At WGA, it’s as though we never took a break (because we d...
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Economic Development

Executive Director’s Notebook: Join us for a crash course on rural sustai...

Published on September 04, 2019

Western Governors urge FCC to permanently fund digital services provided by...

Published on August 28, 2019
Western Governors urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to permanently adopt the E-Rate Program for Schools and Libraries that supports crucial digital services pro...
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Economic Development

Western Governors urge FCC to permanently fund digital services provided by...

Published on August 28, 2019

Governors support federal investments in apprenticeships that align with ex...

Published on August 26, 2019
Western Governors assert that "federal investments in apprenticeships should align with existing efforts to foster a coherent system with minimal duplication at the federal, s...
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Economic Development

Governors support federal investments in apprenticeships that align with ex...

Published on August 26, 2019

Best of the West: Celebrate National Parks with free admission; wildfire ev...

Published on August 22, 2019
The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on news of the West. Here are the western stories for the week starting Aug. 19, 2019 that you don't want to miss....
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Best of the West: Celebrate National Parks with free admission; wildfire ev...

Published on August 22, 2019

Best of the West: Pew study shows North Dakota leading strong western incom...

Published on August 15, 2019
The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on news of the West. Here are the western stories for the week starting Aug. 12, 2019 that you don't want to miss....
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Economic Development

Best of the West: Pew study shows North Dakota leading strong western incom...

Published on August 15, 2019

Best of the West: A plan to keep ranches running; latest wildfire updates; ...

Published on August 08, 2019
The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on news of the West. Here are the western stories for the week starting Aug. 5, 2019 that you don't want to miss. ...
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Economic Development

Best of the West: A plan to keep ranches running; latest wildfire updates; ...

Published on August 08, 2019

WEBINAR: Reimagining the Rural West Initiative launch

Published on July 16, 2019
The Western Governors’ Association hosted Reimagining the Rural West, a webinar on the central policy effort of WGA Chair and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, on...
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Economic Development

WEBINAR: Reimagining the Rural West Initiative launch

Published on July 16, 2019

Best of the West: California quake’s destructive mystery; regional in...

Published on July 11, 2019
The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on news of the West. Here are the western stories for the week starting July 8, 2019 that you don't want to miss.
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Best of the West: California quake’s destructive mystery; regional in...

Published on July 11, 2019

Western Governors encourage FCC to continue innovative use of Educational B...

Published on July 09, 2019
Western Governors encourage the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to continue innovative usage of the Educational Broadband Service (EBS) spectrum to support rural conne...
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Economic Development

Western Governors encourage FCC to continue innovative use of Educational B...

Published on July 09, 2019

WGA backs efficient infrastructure permitting, habitat connectivity for Sen...

Published on July 09, 2019
The Western Governors’ Association expressed support for efficient infrastructure permitting to Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works leadership prior to a ...
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WGA backs efficient infrastructure permitting, habitat connectivity for Sen...

Published on July 09, 2019

WGA shares Governors’ workforce development policy with House committee f...

Published on June 19, 2019
The Western Governors’ Association shared policy in support of innovative postsecondary pathways with the House Committee on Education and Labor for its hearing, Innovat...
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WGA shares Governors’ workforce development policy with House committee f...

Published on June 19, 2019

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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Economic Development

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

Published on June 12, 2019

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