/tags/western-governors-association Western Governors' Association en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:53:36 GMT /news/2024-12-16/western-state-governors-eye-public-lands-for-affordable-housing-development State leaders discussed strategies to increase their state’s housing supply during meetings in Las Vegas last week. One idea includes using public land for affordable housing. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:53:36 GMT /news/2024-12-16/western-state-governors-eye-public-lands-for-affordable-housing-development Robert Tann, The Summit Daily °µşÚ±¬ÁĎ /news/2023-07-07/western-governors-push-for-geothermal-energy-to-be-another-boom-in-renewables Several governors in the Mountain West are pushing for more regional geothermal development. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:39:00 GMT /news/2023-07-07/western-governors-push-for-geothermal-energy-to-be-another-boom-in-renewables Will Walkey /regional-news/2023-06-30/news-brief-geothermal-energy-water-and-political-apathy-discussed-at-governors-meeting Governors from across the West came together for a three-day conference this week to talk about key issues facing the region, from health care to water to wildfires. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:42:43 GMT /regional-news/2023-06-30/news-brief-geothermal-energy-water-and-political-apathy-discussed-at-governors-meeting Nikole Robinson Carroll, Emma VandenEinde /news/2023-06-29/western-governors-share-insights-with-young-adults-and-vice-versa-during-annual-meeting As the Western Governors’ Association’s annual meeting closed Wednesday, governors asked young adults to share their thoughts about policy and politics. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:08:08 GMT /news/2023-06-29/western-governors-share-insights-with-young-adults-and-vice-versa-during-annual-meeting Emma VandenEinde /regional-news/2023-06-27/western-governors-discuss-political-tripwires-environmental-regulations-during-annual-meeting Governors from across the West and some special guests are coming together this week to talk about key issues facing the region. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:22:13 GMT /regional-news/2023-06-27/western-governors-discuss-political-tripwires-environmental-regulations-during-annual-meeting Emma VandenEinde /regional-news/2022-04-28/fire-managers-face-daunting-challenges-despite-boost-in-funding New federal funding may help with forest and wildfire management, but there are still hurdles. Increasing firefighter wages still can’t always contend with skyrocketing housing costs and burnout from long seasons. Funds may also help pay for supplies, but supply chain issues still make certain supplies hard to get. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:10:31 GMT /regional-news/2022-04-28/fire-managers-face-daunting-challenges-despite-boost-in-funding Madelyn Beck /politics/2021-12-13/ex-gop-strategist-offers-western-governors-a-lesson-in-rhetoric Communications consultant Frank Luntz has suggestions for how Western governors should talk about climate change, jobs and COVID-19. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:07:17 GMT /politics/2021-12-13/ex-gop-strategist-offers-western-governors-a-lesson-in-rhetoric Nate Hegyi /environment/2020-12-08/western-governors-appeal-to-wildland-fire-managers-to-prioritize-restoration Governors across the West are asking for federal support to ensure that wildfire restoration becomes a priority, just like wildfire suppression and mitigation efforts. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:19:57 GMT /environment/2020-12-08/western-governors-appeal-to-wildland-fire-managers-to-prioritize-restoration Stephanie Serrano /politics/2019-06-11/western-governors-meet-to-talk-invasive-species-internet-access-water-management Top politicians are in Vail, Colorado, this week for the annual meeting of the Western Governors Association.The governors of 11 Western states will meet… Tue, 11 Jun 2019 21:56:47 GMT /politics/2019-06-11/western-governors-meet-to-talk-invasive-species-internet-access-water-management Rae Ellen Bichell /politics/2019-06-10/swamp-creatures-appear-outside-hotel-where-western-governors-meet-with-bernhardt Protesters dressed as swamp creatures kayaked down a river while others marched along a bike path, past private tennis courts and swanky swimming pools… Mon, 10 Jun 2019 21:48:54 GMT /politics/2019-06-10/swamp-creatures-appear-outside-hotel-where-western-governors-meet-with-bernhardt Rae Ellen Bichell