“The beautiful thing about the American Dream is that there are as many dreams as there are people”
“If we stand together as one ‘ohana […] and continue to put our values into action, we will reach our dreams, and together we will build the Hawai‘i our children and grandchildren deserve.”
“It is that indomitable spirit so deeply rooted in the DNA of Louisiana that motivates us, that reminds us that we can do anything, that we can solve any problem, that we can count on one another, that whatever befalls one of us rallies all of us.”
“When we deliver results, and people are free to chase their dreams, there is no limit to how strong we can be.”
“Our state needs a housing plan that makes us keep part of the American Dream possible.”
“I believe that the values we share as New Mexicans still truly unite us: The desire to see our families grow and thrive, the willingness to work hard to enjoy what we earn, the optimism that tomorrow can and will be better than today, for ourselves and for our neighbors.”
“Maureen and I lived the American dream of starting homegrown businesses in our hometown of Jasper, and I want every Hoosier to have the opportunity to live that dream as well.”
“My parents showed me what the American dream is all about. They showed me what the Colorado dream is all about. They showed me how important it is to seize opportunity, to dream big dreams and to work toward something great, not just when it is easy – but especially when it’s hard.”
“I’m looking forward to collaborating with my fellow governors to build stronger on-ramps to opportunity so every person in our states has a shot at success – no matter how they define it.”
LEADING BIPARTISAN SOLUTIONS
The United States of America is a remarkable tapestry woven from the diverse threads of unique states and territories, each contributing to the rich and intricate fabric of our collective identity. States and territories are where innovative ideas and policies are born, and successful policies become beacons of inspiration, demonstrating the power of local solutions to national challenges. America’s Governors are the architects of these policies and the custodians of our diverse and vibrant culture.
Founded in 1908, the National Governors Association (NGA) is the voice of the nation’s Governors and a leading forum for bipartisan policy solutions. Through NGA convenings, programs and task forces, Governors work together across party lines to confront common challenges and shape federal policy. NGA advances bipartisan dialogue, fosters policy innovation, facilitates information-sharing, advocates bipartisan policy priorities, conducts research and data development, and provides technical assistance in support of the leaders of the nation’s 55 states, territories and commonwealths.
Reigniting the American Dream
Reigniting the American Dream is more than an initiative.
- It’s an invitation for every U.S. governor to:
Step out of partisan corners and into a shared vision - Examine the obstacles and confront the challenges that limit individual and collective opportunity
- Leverage our resources and relationships (domestic & global) to learn, compare and innovate
- Move beyond rhetoric and develop transformative practices and policies
- Clear a path for millions more Americans to dream — and achieve
Together, we can reignite the American Dream.
Center for Best Practices
Teams from the Center for Best Practices work with state policy leaders and other experts in fostering information sharing between states to research, develop and implement innovative solutions to public policy challenges. The only research and development firm that directly serves the nation’s Governors, the Center facilitates multi-state pilot programs, convenes subject-matter experts and hosts policy development forums across 14 program areas.
Member Services
NGA’s membership team provides resources and assistance to Governors, Governors’ Spouses and their staff from election day through the final year in office. Through a variety of programs, NGA brings together senior staff to share innovative approaches to managing their offices, while NGA’s library of publications offers detailed analyses on topics from Governor’s office operation models to state government leadership practices.
Government Affairs
The Office of Government Relations works to ensure that Governors’ views are represented in shaping federal policy. Serving as policy experts and liaisons to Congress and executive branch agencies, NGA provides legislative analysis, tracks grant opportunities and shares guidance on implementation of federal policies – working closely with Governors, state-federal contacts and other state and local government organizations to coordinate state advocacy and action.
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