The 2025 Annual Meeting of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA), hosted in New Mexico’s historic capital city of Santa Fe by WGA Chair, Governor Michelle Lujan...
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham releases BRAND West initiative report
Published on June 24, 2025
At WGA’s 2025 Annual Meeting today in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham released her WGA Chair initiative report, titled BRAND West.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham releases BRAND West initiative report
Published on June 24, 2025
Western Governors approve four bipartisan policy resolutions
Published on June 24, 2025
To kick off WGA’s 2025 Annual Meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Western Governors formally approved four bipartisan policy resolutions. The resolutions represent the Gove...
Western Governors approve four bipartisan policy resolutions
Published on June 24, 2025
Western Governors submit testimony on FY 2026 appropriations to House, Sena...
Published on May 13, 2025
The Western Governors’ Association submitted testimony on behalf of the Western Governors to House and Senate leadership on FY 2026 appropriations and act...
Western Governors submit testimony on FY 2026 appropriations to House, Sena...
Published on May 13, 2025
Help Utah Governor Spencer Cox scope his new WGA Chair initiative
Published on May 08, 2025
The Western Governors’ Association (WGA) represents the Governors of the 22 westernmost states and territories. WGA is an instrument of the Governors for bipartisa...
At WGA’s Annual Meeting this afternoon, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham officially passed the WGA Chair’s gavel to Utah Governor Spencer Cox.
Policy Resolution 2025-09, Recreation and Tourism on Public Lands
Published on June 23, 2025
This resolution articulates Western Governors’ policy on the management of recreation and tourism on public lands. Governors support public access and sustainable ...
Policy Resolution 2025-09, Recreation and Tourism on Public Lands
Published on June 23, 2025
Policy Resolution 2025-08, Biosecurity and Invasive Species Management
Published on June 23, 2025
This resolution addresses invasive species management in western states and territories, including: a call to address the destructive relationship between invasive grasses and...
The resolution establishes Western Governors’ policy on radioactive materials management. Specifically, the resolution supports DOE’s safe and uneventful tra...
Policy Resolution 2025-06, National Minerals Policy
Published on June 23, 2025
Western Governors recognize the importance of strengthening domestic mineral supply chains to support energy, economic, and national security through policies and legislation ...
Policy Resolution 2025-06, National Minerals Policy
Published on June 23, 2025
BRAND West initiative report
Published on June 23, 2025
The BRAND West initiative, led by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, convened experts across industry sectors and all levels of government to identify strat...
Best of the West: Previewing WGA’s Annual Meeting; Big geothermal develop...
Published on June 12, 2025
The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on the latest news in the West. Here are the top stories for the week starting June 9, 2025. (Photos courtesy of the U...
Best of the West: Previewing WGA’s Annual Meeting; Big geothermal develop...
Published on June 12, 2025
Best of the West: Western critical minerals development; Govs talk energy i...
Published on June 05, 2025
The Western Governors' Association keeps you updated on the latest news in the West. Here are the top stories for the week starting June 2, 2025. (Photos courtesy of Albem...
Best of the West: Western critical minerals development; Govs talk energy i...
Published on June 05, 2025
Western Governors express support for provisions within the Fire Ready Nati...
Published on June 05, 2025
In correspondence with leadership in the U.S. Senate, Western Governors submitted bipartisan policy recommendations related to the Fire Ready Nation Act of 2025. The letter of...
Western Governors express support for provisions within the Fire Ready Nati...
Published on June 05, 2025
Western Governors express support for provisions within the Fire Ready Nati...
Published on June 05, 2025
In correspondence with leadership in the U.S. Senate, Western Governors submitted bipartisan policy recommendations related to the Fire Ready Nation Act of 2025. The letter of...
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