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06/12/24

Highlights from the 2024 Annual Meeting

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06/11/24

Western Governors adopt five policy resolutions

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06/11/24

WGA Signs Shared Stewardship MOU with USDA

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06/09/24

WATCH: Judy Woodruff moderates WGA’s 40th Anniversary Celebration

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06/06/24

Best of the West: Creative solutions to teacher shortages; water projects; opioid abatement; cows eating seaweed; T-Rex uncovered; solar design contest; Tiny Desk winner

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05/30/24

Best of the West: Geothermal projects heat up; a new search and rescue tool; protecting Pacific marten; replacing lead pipes; powering the Choctaw Nation; and climbing the world’s tallest tree

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05/29/24

WGA submits policy strategies to combat the fentanyl crisis to the Senate Finance Committee

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05/16/24

Best of the West: Reservoirs filling up; DU goes solar; wildfire defense; extreme heat; new cancer treatment techniques; wildfire academy; solar array; fusion energy

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05/15/24

WGA submits policy recommendations regarding hunting, fishing, and recreation on federal lands

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05/10/24

WGA submits policy recommendations on the state of rural broadband in America

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05/09/24

Best of the West: Reforesting the West; coho salmon comeback; shed hunting; Pulitzer Prizes; Medal of Freedom; zebra on the lamb

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05/03/24

Western Governors submit policy recommendations regarding the future of broadband affordability

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05/02/24

Best of the West: Banner year for solar; guarding livestock with drones; protecting water from wildfire; a $13 billion doomsday plane; and easier recycling for solar panels

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05/02/24

Western Governors voice support for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2024

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04/24/24

Watch the 2024 Western Prosperity Forum

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04/18/24

Best of the West: Transitioning coal communities; green wastewater-treatment; a new state lab; extreme heat protection; and a historic Disney expansion  

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04/17/24

Explore policy mechanisms for permitting carbon transportation infrastructure in the final Decarbonizing the West initiative webinar

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04/16/24

WGA urges Senate to increase the number of tribal officers on lands under tribal and federal jurisdiction to address MMIP crisis

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04/11/24

Best of the West: Mental health urgent care facilities; Advanced reconductoring; A net-zero ski resort; Researching arctic security; and State-of-the-art mule deer monitoring

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04/11/24

Western Governors recommend adjustments to Medicare reimbursement policies for improving rural access to healthcare services   

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04/10/24

WGA calls for improved agency coordination to address cybersecurity threats to critical water infrastructure in the nation’s energy sector

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04/04/24

Best of the West: Advancing hydrogen; A geothermal tax credit in Colorado; The world’s largest carbon capture plant; The surprising recovery of bees; and Improving financial literacy in North Dakota

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04/01/24

Western Governors submit testimony on FY 2025 appropriations to House, Senate

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03/28/24

Best of the West: Sustainably powering data centers; A hot spot for geothermal exploration; Expanding biodiesel production; Tribal management of a National Park; and a site for the origins of life

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03/22/24

Western Governors encourage Senate to allow states to determine eligibility for Good Samaritan status

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03/22/24

WGA calls on Congress for more state control over infrastructure investments

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03/21/24

Best of the West: Regional snowpack improves; Cost effective carbon capture; Expanding geothermal energy “twentyfold”; Boosting advanced chip production; and the Olympics of the North  

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03/20/24

WATCH: WGA Webinar explores strategies to mitigate liability concerns for geologic carbon storage projects

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03/12/24

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek focuses the final Decarbonizing the West workshop on cross-boundary collaboration

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03/12/24

WGA submits policy recommendations for wildfire management to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security Committee and Governmental Affairs

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03/12/24

WGA expresses appreciation for the Senate Energy Committee’s examination of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission’s report to Congress

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03/07/24

Best of the West: Preparing for fire season; Licensing advanced nuclear reactors; National Parks visitation hits pre-pandemic levels; Expanding geothermal power in Hawaii, and pandas in California

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03/07/24

Western Governors voice support for the Building Chips in America Act, encourage comprehensive permitting reform

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02/24/24

WGA Turns 40

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02/22/24

Best of the West: Battery storage booms; A breakthrough in direct air capture; A new form of cloud-seeding; Western states warm to heat pumps; and Conservation polling numbers

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02/15/24

Best of the West: Governors Gordon, Stitt deliver State of the State addresses; New funding for Enhanced Geothermal Systems; A 50-year water plan; Medical health deserts; and Salmon recovery

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02/08/24

Governors Polis and Gordon discuss carbon removal technologies at Decarbonizing the West Workshop

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02/01/24

Best of the West: Governor Dunleavy’s State of the State address; Regional Innovation Engines; A new carbon capture fund; Studying Enhanced Geothermal Systems; and a treasure trove of galactic images

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01/25/24

Best of the West: Governors Burgum, Green outline legislative priorities in State of the State address; Wyoming funds decarbonization projects; $1.5 billion allocated for EVs

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01/24/24

LISTEN: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and WGA Executive Director Jack Waldorf discuss their experiences at the helm of WGA in WGA’s Out West podcast

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01/19/24

Governors Lujan Grisham, Cox deliver 2024 State of the State addresses; the future of gas-fired energy; new fire funding; permitting CCUS; AI in education; and the chemical imprint of love

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01/18/24

WGA urges Congress to support state efforts for curbing the supply of illegally produced opioids

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01/15/24

2023: A Year of Transition and Key Accomplishments 

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01/12/24

WGA submits policy recommendations to the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee for improving veteran health care services in remote areas

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01/11/24

Best of the West: Governors outline legislative priorities in State of the State addresses; Regional income growth; A voluntary carbon market for tourism; Continuous methane monitoring; and more

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01/11/24

WGA urges the federal government to provide technical assistance for cybersecurity research and development

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01/08/24

Western Governors outline legislative priorities in 2024 State of the State addresses

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01/04/24

Best of the West: Regional water pacts; an international power partnership; grant writing assistance; the extended continental shelf; and a new species of dinosaur

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12/26/23

WGA urges Congress to reassess the structure and allocation of federal disaster funding

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12/21/23

Best of the West: Rail’s revival; Carbon capture permits; Tribal land management agreements; Solar energy’s big year; and a historic coho salmon run  

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12/19/23

WGA calls on Congress to improve pre-fire mitigation practices and reduce deterrents to tribal participation

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12/15/23

WGA calls on Congress to reduce the administrative burden associated with federal housing programs

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12/13/23

Explore the potential for natural carbon sequestration at the Boise workshop of WGA’s Decarbonizing the West Initiative

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12/07/23

Best of the West: Nuclear energy’s resurgence; A geothermally heated city; A historic land management agreement; Lynx recovery; and the future of the National Finals Rodeo

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12/04/23

WGA urges the Office of Management and Budget to consult with states as the office revises OMB Guidance for Grants and Agreements

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11/30/23

Best of the West: Outdoor recreation industry reaches new heights; A geothermal breakthrough; Help for MMIP; AI regulations; Winter Olympics return to SLC; and the new Plant Hardiness Zone Map

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11/30/23

WGA emphasizes need for more flexibility and inclusivity in federal disaster-related programs

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11/21/23

Western Governors applaud provisions to expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, lower the Private Activity Bond financial threshold for affordable housing

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11/21/23

WGA encourages Congress to broaden the eligible use of EDA grants in support of rural economic development

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11/21/23

Western Governors call on the BLM to incorporate more input from cooperating agencies in the development of new grazing regulations  

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11/15/23

WGA calls for increased collaboration to improve public safety on public lands

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11/13/23

WGA urges Congress to consider long-term funding for transportation infrastructure projects that support habitat connectivity

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11/07/23

Western Governors Tout Collaboration at WGA’s 2023 Winter Meeting

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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.

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11/01/23

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

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11/01/23

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

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10/26/23

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

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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

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10/23/23

WGA urges Congress to expand the Highway Trust Fund

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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

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10/13/23

Western Governors support the development of a unified disaster intake system

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10/12/23

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

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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

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10/04/23

LISTEN: explore the potential of geothermal energy with Colorado Governor Jared Polis

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09/28/23

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

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09/27/23

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

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09/25/23

WGA calls on Congress to improve mental health care for veterans

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09/21/23

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Launches WGA Chair Initiative

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09/14/23

Best of the West: Solar energy shines; A $200 million carbon capture investment; Geothermal testing in Utah; Ranking the nation’s best “public service” universities; The triple crown of ultrarunning

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09/07/23

Best of West: Advancing STEM education; A major investment in collaborative conservation; Transforming animal waste into energy; Engineered living materials; and a new Western Art installation

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09/06/23

Western Governors submit policy recommendations to the House and Senate for consideration in the 2023 Farm Bill

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09/05/23

Western Governors support the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2023

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08/24/23

Best of the West: The growth of carbon capture; a major investment in geothermal lithium extraction; the first robotic liver transplant; rebounding wheat harvests; electrifying Native communities

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08/10/23

Best of the West: The clean power boom; the future of nuclear fission; carbon capture clothing; geothermal lithium projects approved; moon landing practice; and photos of Yellowstone’s supervolcano

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08/08/23

Meet the winner of this year’ Celebrate the West high school art competition

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08/03/23

Best of the West: The post-pandemic travel boom; transmission reform; recycled solar power; the oldest woman to ever summit Rainier; and an endangered addition to the Denver Zoo

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08/01/23

WGA releases its 2023 Annual Report

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07/27/23

Best of the West: Modernizing plastics recycling; Lake Tahoe’s miraculous recovery; Transforming coal to critical materials; and ​​​​​​​Rebuilding Indigenous Food Systems​. 

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07/26/23

The Heat Beneath Our Feet Initiative Report

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07/21/23

Best of the West: Expanding energy storage, Transforming CO2 into jet fuel, Powering Google with EGS, and Free college in Colorado

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07/13/23

Best of the West: expanding outdoor recreation; a geothermal breakthrough; building out carbon capture infrastructure; help for missing and murdered indigenous people, and researching fireflies.

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07/11/23

Meeting the delegates from the 2023 Western Governors’ Leadership Institute in Out West episode

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07/07/23

Best of the West: Tackling methane emissions; Repurposing power plants; Releasing wild buffalo on Tribal Lands; A high-tech mosquito killer; New images from the James Webb Space Telescope

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03/16/23

Watch the 2023 Western Prosperity Roundtable

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12/01/22

LISTEN: explore the potential for repurposing oil and gas wells for geothermal energy production in WGA’s Out West podcast

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10/11/22

WATCH: New WGA webinar explores geothermal electricity generation

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09/15/22

LISTEN: Meet the next generation of western leaders in WGA’s Out West podcast

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09/08/22

Best of the West: Plugging abandoned or orphaned oil and gas wells; public transit via gondola; commercializing wave energy; making Broadway history

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06/23/22

LISTEN: explore state efforts to support rural communities as they transition away from a coal-powered economy in WGA’s Out West podcast  

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05/19/22

LISTEN: dig into strategies for agricultural workforce development in WGA’s Out West podcast

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