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WGA NEWS: Registration open for our virtual Annual Meeting in June; Governors share policy on energy development and healthcare; register for Western Prosperity Roundtable forum

April 30, 2021 /

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Registration is now open for the WGA virtual

2021 Annual Meeting on June 30-July 1

Registration is available for the 2021 Annual Meeting, which will be presented as a virtual event on June 30-July 1. The event hosted by WGA Chair, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, will highlight the Governors discussing their ongoing work to manage the impact of COVID-19 and insightful conversations about the most significant issues facing the region. The two-day meeting will feature the Governors in roundtables with special guests on topics such as emergency response, public lands challenges, shared stewardship, infrastructure and workforce. Register now!

Governors advocate in Senate for more input on energy development, healthcare policy

Western Governors this week advocated in the U.S. Senate for a greater role in energy development policy for federal lands in the West, sought to collaborate more closely with the Department of Agriculture to improve broadband connectivity speeds for rural areas, and shared health care policy. “We are eager to work with the Administration on policies that involve energy development and use in the West,” noted the outreach for a hearing of the Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources committee. (Read letter) WGA Chair Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and Vice Chair Idaho Gov. Brad Little requested that USDA officials upgrade the current definition of broadband to better serve the needs of business, education and health care. (Read letter) Finally, the Governors shared policy addressing health care – including access to mental health, behavioral health, and substance use services – for a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions hearing. (Read letter)

Register for webinar on Tuesday highlighting how technology can address cyber challenges

Reserve your spot for ‘Western Prosperity Roundtable Inaugural Forum’ on May 19-20

The Western Governors’ Association will launch the Western Prosperity Roundtable with a virtual event on May 19-20. The Roundtable is a new platform for WGA’s work on policies that advance Western Governors’ vision for expanded prosperity throughout the West. The Western Prosperity Roundtable Inaugural Forum will assemble Governors, stakeholders, policymakers and experts for cross-cutting conversation on issues affecting opportunity and quality of life with the goal of promoting vibrant communities and thriving local economies. Register now

Best of the West: Broadband expansion, driverless at Yellowstone; record climbs

Western Governors are using state money, federal stimulus funding, and legislation to aggressively address the expansion of broadband access in rural areas across the region. Learn more about their work in Best of the West. Also in this week’s roundup of regional news: autonomous shuttles soon will be rolling in Yellowstone National Park, they’re cleaning up in Guam, and you won’t believe how far this Colorado teenager climbed in just 24 hours. It’s breathtaking! Literally. Read more

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