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Western Governors approve policy resolutions on disaster preparedness, tran...

Published on July 01, 2021
Western Governors have formally approved five policy resolutions on: Disaster Preparedness and Response, Transportation Infrastructure in the Western United States, ...
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Economic Development

Western Governors approve policy resolutions on disaster preparedness, tran...

Published on July 01, 2021

Electric Vehicles Roadmap Initiative Special Report

Published on June 30, 2021
The Special Report of the Electric Vehicles Roadmap Initiative contains targeted recommendations on federal policy issues that affect public and private investments in EV infr...
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Economic Development

Electric Vehicles Roadmap Initiative Special Report

Published on June 30, 2021

WATCH: ‘Western Prosperity Roundtable Inaugural Forum’ launches...

Published on May 20, 2021
The Western Governors' Association launched the Western Prosperity Roundtable with speeches by Western Governors and two days of roundtable discussions on broadband connec...
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Economic Development

WATCH: ‘Western Prosperity Roundtable Inaugural Forum’ launches...

Published on May 20, 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 request close consultation on National Climate Task Force...

Published on May 06, 2021
Western Governors request close consultation during the National Climate Task Force review of reports by the Departments of Interior and Agriculture as described in Section 21...
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Environmental Management

Western Governors request close consultation on National Climate Task Force...

Published on May 06, 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 shares policy on western health care challenges for Senate Committee on...

Published on April 27, 2021
The Western Governors’ Association shared the Governors’ policy addressing health care challenges in the West – including access to mental health, behavioral...
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Healthcare

WGA shares policy on western health care challenges for Senate Committee on...

Published on April 27, 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

Western Governors submit testimony on FY 2022 appropriations to House, Sena...

Published on April 19, 2021
The Western Governors’ Association is submitting testimony on behalf of the Western Governors to House and Senate leadership on FY 2022 appropriations and activities. Th...
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Forest & Rangeland Management

Western Governors submit testimony on FY 2022 appropriations to House, Sena...

Published on April 19, 2021

Governors request decisive action, collaboration from DOI, USDA, Army Corps...

Published on April 12, 2021
Western Governors expressed concern about the continuing risks that aquatic invasive species, including quagga and zebra (Dreissenid) mussels, pose to western waters in a lett...
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Species Management

Governors request decisive action, collaboration from DOI, USDA, Army Corps...

Published on April 12, 2021

Western Governors encourage flexibility in use of American Rescue Plan fund...

Published on April 12, 2021
Western Governors expressed concerns about provisions in the American Rescue Plan to restrict how states use the federal aid and encouraged Secretary Janet Yellen of the ...
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Economic Development

Western Governors encourage flexibility in use of American Rescue Plan fund...

Published on April 12, 2021

Western Governors’ News: Governors focus on fire mitigation, economic...

Published on March 31, 2021
The Western Governors' Association offers a periodic roundup of Western Governors' work in economic development, natural resources, education, health and safety, and a...
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Economic Development

Western Governors’ News: Governors focus on fire mitigation, economic...

Published on March 31, 2021

Governors say proposed HIPAA modifications can improve health response, but...

Published on March 31, 2021
Western Governors have shared feedback with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights on its "Proposed Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy...
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Healthcare

Governors say proposed HIPAA modifications can improve health response, but...

Published on March 31, 2021

WGA County Survey: Socioeconomic Data in Federal Decision Making

Published on March 22, 2021
The Western Governors’ Association wants to better understand how local socioeconomic data and information is shared with, and utilized by, federal agencies.
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Data

WGA County Survey: Socioeconomic Data in Federal Decision Making

Published on March 22, 2021

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