Western Governors' Association

Registration for WGA’s 2024 Winter Meeting is now open! Western Governors, experts, and guests will convene in Las Vegas on December 9 and 10 to discuss our region’s most pressing policy topics. Register here to reserve your spot in the conversation: https://ow.ly/NgHS50TxcHT

Tune in to the latest episode of WGA’s Out West Podcast to hear Idaho Governor Brad Little discuss the threat that quagga mussels pose to the Snake River in Idaho. You’ll also hear from invasive species experts about how to effectively manage the threat of invasive mussels in the West. Available wherever you get podcasts: https://ow.ly/9cs450UgXQC

WGA is excited to welcome two newly elected Western Governors after they are inaugurated in the coming months. Congratulations to Governor-elect Bob Ferguson of Washington and Governor-elect Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota. Read about both Governor-elects here: https://ow.ly/8LYP50UcXo9

The Winter Meeting of the Western Governors’ Association is just 2 weeks away! Check out highlights from this past summer’s meeting below and register to attend this year's Winter Meeting on December 9 & 10 in Las Vegas, NV:?https://ow.ly/NgHS50TxcHT #policy #westgov24

WGA’s Winter Meeting on December 9 & 10 in Las Vegas, NV, will feature a panel discussion about the challenges surrounding home insurance amid the wildfire crisis. Western Governors will engage in a conversation with Dr. Anne Cope, Dean Cameron, Frank Frievalt, and Karen Collins. Register to join Western Governors and hear this important discussion: https://ow.ly/GKsV50TJX73?

Utah Governor Spencer Cox is set to host the first workshop for @GovMLG’s Chair initiative on housing! Join us on Dec. 17 & 18 in Salt Lake City for discussions on how to build more homes, create innovative funding mechanisms, and plan vibrant, livable communities: https://ow.ly/ASEQ50U1slQ??

The Western Governors' Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Western Governors' Association, is proud to begin accepting applications for the 2025 Western Governors’ Leadership Institute. TO APPLY To apply, please email foundation manager Anna Caplan at [email protected]. ABOUT This program is designed to recognize, reward, and promote the effective exercise of leadership by young adults across the West. Every year the foundation selects young adults to represent their states, territories, and tribes as institute delegates. Delegates attend a one-day leadership development forum featuring intimate conversations with Governors, chief executive officers, and other prominent thought leaders. They also attend the Annual Meeting of the Western Governors’ Association as guests of WGF. The foundation covers all expenses associated with delegate participation. To learn more, visit the Western Governors’ Foundation website here: https://ow.ly/qrHy50UbWoZ?

Idaho Governor Brad Little is set to attend the WGA Winter Meeting in Las Vegas on December 9 & 10 for discussions on permitting, housing, home insurance challenges, and much more. Register to join the Governor: https://ow.ly/JG1v50U1tWm

On the heels of Veterans’ Day, read about Western Governors’ efforts to support our nation’s veterans, both in their home states and through the collective voice of WGA: https://ow.ly/FXLr50U7XNv #VeteransDay #policy #westgov

WGA is excited to announce that Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo will join fellow Western Governors in Las Vegas on December 9 & 10 for WGA’s Winter Meeting. Register to join the Governors in important policy discussions: https://ow.ly/JG1v50U1tWm??