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    11/07/23

    Western Governors Tout Collaboration at WGA’s 2023 Winter Meeting

    CATEGORY: WGA News
    11/02/23

    Best of the West: Quantum computing; Marine carbon capture; Electric vehicle charging gigahubs; A new instrument based on spider webs; and the most expensive Halloween ever.

    CATEGORY: Best of the West
    11/01/23

    WGA encourages Congress to reform the permitting system for guides and outfitters

    CATEGORY: Economic Development, State-Federal Relationship, Letters, WGA News, Workforce Development
    11/01/23

    Western Governors call on USDA to help strengthen America’s sheep industry

    CATEGORY: Agriculture, Economic Development, State-Federal Relationship, WGA News
    10/26/23

    Best of the West: Historic grid upgrades; Gov. Gordon’s Harvard speech; Regional Tech Hubs; Water conservation; and Soil health

    CATEGORY: Best of the West
    10/23/23

    WGA calls on Congress to increase the awareness of VA benefits, provide professional credentials for service members transitioning back to civilian life

    CATEGORY: WGA News
    10/23/23

    WGA urges Congress to expand the Highway Trust Fund

    CATEGORY: WGA News
    10/19/23

    Best of the West: 3D printed houses; A roadmap to decarbonization; Wildfire relief; Education grants in Idaho; An insurance policy for biodiversity

    CATEGORY: Best of the West
    10/13/23

    Western Governors support the development of a unified disaster intake system

    CATEGORY: WGA News
    10/12/23

    Best of the West: Cybersecurity awareness month; Regional Innovation Engines; Geothermal lease sale; AI-powered climate control; Prehistoric plants

    CATEGORY: Best of the West
    10/05/23

    Best of the West: Addressing rural healthcare; A first of it’s kind affordable housing lease; Sustainable train travel; and the World’s biggest optics

    CATEGORY: Best of the West
    10/04/23

    LISTEN: New podcast episode explores the potential of geothermal energy with Colorado Governor Jared Polis

    CATEGORY: Energy, Podcasts, WGA News
    09/28/23

    Best of the West: Ski resort upgrades; Powering up transmission lines; Pinpointing wildlife crossings; and Planting $1 billion worth of trees

    CATEGORY: Best of the West
    09/27/23

    WGA calls on Congress to fully fund State Revolving Funds for the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act

    CATEGORY: WGA News
    09/25/23

    WGA calls on Congress to improve mental health care for veterans

    CATEGORY: WGA News
    The Chair's Initiative

    Building Resilient and Affordable New Developments in the West

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    Best of the West: Winter snow preview; balloons to track wildfires; native trout comeback; addiction recovery reinvented; downwinders for RECA; farming thin air
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