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    WGA urged the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform to...

    Published on January 11, 2022
    Western Governors urged the House Committee on Oversight and Reform to clarify the roles and responsibilities of federal agencies in preventing, preparing for, and r...
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    Economic Development

    WGA urged the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform to...

    Published on January 11, 2022

    WGA encouraged House Committee on Agriculture to support expanding electric...

    Published on January 11, 2022
    The Western Governors’ Association encouraged the House Committee on Agriculture to support expanding electric vehicle infrastructure in rural areas ahead of the Committ...
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    Agriculture

    WGA encouraged House Committee on Agriculture to support expanding electric...

    Published on January 11, 2022

    Hydropower project licensing highlighted in WGA correspondence with Senate ...

    Published on January 10, 2022
    Hydropower project licensing, congressional support for water infrastructure, and the role of basic water data in supporting effective water management were just some of the i...
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    Economic Development

    Hydropower project licensing highlighted in WGA correspondence with Senate ...

    Published on January 10, 2022

    WGA advocates for innovative and integrated water management with the House...

    Published on January 10, 2022
    Integrated water management, including permitting water transfers, congressional support for water infrastructure, and access to basic water data that supports drought respons...
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    Economic Development

    WGA advocates for innovative and integrated water management with the House...

    Published on January 10, 2022

    Western Governors support Senate approval of the JOBS Act to expand trainin...

    Published on November 19, 2021
    Western Governors encouraged Congress, in a letter to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, to increase access to short-term education and skills trai...
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    Western Governors support Senate approval of the JOBS Act to expand trainin...

    Published on November 19, 2021

    Western Governors applaud Senate bill to streamline grant applications for ...

    Published on November 18, 2021
    In a letter to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Western Governors applauded the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility ...
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    Connectivity

    Western Governors applaud Senate bill to streamline grant applications for ...

    Published on November 18, 2021

    Western Governors praise Congressional action on broadband access, call for...

    Published on November 18, 2021
    The Western Governors praised recent efforts by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to address issues of broadband access, particularly the introduction of th...
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    Connectivity

    Western Governors praise Congressional action on broadband access, call for...

    Published on November 18, 2021

    Western Governors praise Senate’s work on broadband connectivity, call fo...

    Published on November 18, 2021
    In correspondence with the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation, Western Governors praised recent efforts to address issues of broadband access, particul...
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    Connectivity

    Western Governors praise Senate’s work on broadband connectivity, call fo...

    Published on November 18, 2021

    WGA urges House committee to focus on risk reduction strategies

    Published on October 25, 2021
    The Western Governors’ Association shared its policy resolution, Disaster Preparedness and Response, with the House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Bui...
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    Economic Development

    WGA urges House committee to focus on risk reduction strategies

    Published on October 25, 2021

    WGA shares policy to facilitate recovery of the U.S. wood products industry...

    Published on July 20, 2021
    WGA shared the Governors’ policy on land management in the West, including the need for a thriving wood-based product market to support critical forest management infras...
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    Economic Development

    WGA shares policy to facilitate recovery of the U.S. wood products industry...

    Published on July 20, 2021

    WGA shares policy addressing barriers underserved communities face when acc...

    Published on July 15, 2021
    The Western Governors’ Association shared information with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on barriers that underserved communities face in a...
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    Economic Development

    WGA shares policy addressing barriers underserved communities face when acc...

    Published on July 15, 2021

    Governors share policy on infrastructure permitting, planning with Federal ...

    Published on May 20, 2021
    Western Governors shared their policy with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on procedures to promote the siting of energy, alternative fueling, and telecommunications...
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    Economic Development

    Governors share policy on infrastructure permitting, planning with Federal ...

    Published on May 20, 2021

    Western Governors’ Association shares recommendations for EO review of Am...

    Published on May 13, 2021
    The Western Governors’ Association submitted comments to the White House in response to President Biden’s Executive Order (EO), America’s Supply Chains. The ...
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    Economic Development

    Western Governors’ Association shares recommendations for EO review of Am...

    Published on May 13, 2021

    Western Governors recommend improvements for broadband data, mapping and in...

    Published on May 06, 2021
    The Western Governors’ Association stressed the need for expanded access to high-speed internet throughout the West in comments submitted to the House Subcommittee ...
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    Connectivity

    Western Governors recommend improvements for broadband data, mapping and in...

    Published on May 06, 2021

    WGA urges Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee to prioritize weste...

    Published on April 26, 2021
    The Western Governors’ Association articulated the Governors’ policy about energy development on federal lands for a hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy...
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    Air Quality

    WGA urges Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee to prioritize weste...

    Published on April 26, 2021

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