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WGA submits policy recommendations for wildfire management to the Senate Co...

Published on March 12, 2024
In correspondence with the Senate Committee on Homeland Security Committee and Governmental Affairs, the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) submitted several policy re...
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Environmental Management

WGA submits policy recommendations for wildfire management to the Senate Co...

Published on March 12, 2024

WGA expresses appreciation for the Senate Energy Committee’s examination ...

Published on March 12, 2024
In correspondence with the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) expressed appreciation for its hearing on the Wildl...
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Environmental Management

WGA expresses appreciation for the Senate Energy Committee’s examination ...

Published on March 12, 2024

WGA urges Congress to reassess the structure and allocation of federal disa...

Published on December 26, 2023
In correspondence with the Senate Appropriation’s Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, the Western Governors’ Assoc...
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Environmental Management

WGA urges Congress to reassess the structure and allocation of federal disa...

Published on December 26, 2023

WGA calls on Congress to improve pre-fire mitigation practices and reduce d...

Published on December 19, 2023
In correspondence with the House Natural Resources’ Subcommittee on Federal Lands, The Western Governors’ Association (WGA) relayed the Governors’ support fo...
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Environmental Management

WGA calls on Congress to improve pre-fire mitigation practices and reduce d...

Published on December 19, 2023

WGA emphasizes need for more flexibility and inclusivity in federal disaste...

Published on November 30, 2023
In correspondence with the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) emphasized the Governors...
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Healthcare

WGA emphasizes need for more flexibility and inclusivity in federal disaste...

Published on November 30, 2023

Western Governors support the development of a unified disaster intake syst...

Published on October 13, 2023
In correspondence with Senator Gary Peters, Western Governors voiced their support for principles contained in his bipartisan bill, S. 1528, the Disaster Assistance Simplifica...
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Economic Development

Western Governors support the development of a unified disaster intake syst...

Published on October 13, 2023

Western Governors call on Congress to extend Good Neighbor Authority to tri...

Published on August 04, 2023
In correspondence with the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Western Governors expressed their bipartisan support ...
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Environmental Management

Western Governors call on Congress to extend Good Neighbor Authority to tri...

Published on August 04, 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 share policy recommendations related to forest management...

Published on June 30, 2022
In response to the Biden Administration's Executive Order (EO), Strengthening the Nation's Forests, Communities, and Local Economies, Western Governors provided severa...
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Environmental Management

Western Governors share policy recommendations related to forest management...

Published on June 30, 2022

WGA expresses support to the Senate for Fire Ready Nation Act of 2022

Published on June 28, 2022
The Western Governors’ Association expressed support to the Senate for the Fire Ready Nation Act of 2022, bipartisan legislation to expand the nation’s capacity to...
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Environmental Management

WGA expresses support to the Senate for Fire Ready Nation Act of 2022

Published on June 28, 2022

Western Governors express support to the Senate for components of the FEMA ...

Published on May 16, 2022
Western Governors expressed support to the Senate for certain components of the FEMA Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act of 2021 (FIRE Act), which would equip the Federal Em...
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Environmental Management

Western Governors express support to the Senate for components of the FEMA ...

Published on May 16, 2022

WGA provides recommendations for forest management with House Subcommittee ...

Published on March 14, 2022
Ahead of the Committee on Oversight and Reform’s Subcommittee on Environment’s hearing: Fighting Fire with Fire, Evaluating the Role of Forest Management in Reduci...
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Environmental Management

WGA provides recommendations for forest management with House Subcommittee ...

Published on March 14, 2022

WGA call on the House to fund land management projects in partnership with ...

Published on March 10, 2022
The Western Governors’ Association submitted testimony to the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies relating ...
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Economic Development

WGA call on the House to fund land management projects in partnership with ...

Published on March 10, 2022

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

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

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