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Initiatives of NGA Chairs
List of NGA Chairs
July 15, 2012
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2012-13 NGA Chair Gov. Jack Markell's Initiative
July 15, 2012

A Better Bottom Line: Employing People with Disabilities

2011-12 NGA Chair Gov. Dave Heineman's Initiative
July 16, 2011

Growing State Economies

2010-11 NGA Chair Gov. Chris Gregoire's Initiative
July 09, 2010

Complete to Compete
*West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin III also served as NGA Chair for part of the 2010-2011 term.

2009-10 NGA Chair Gov. Jim Douglas' Initiative
September 15, 2009

Rx for Health Reform: Affordable, Accessible, Accountable

2008-09 NGA Chair Gov. Edward Rendell's Initiative
July 11, 2008

Strengthening Our Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future

2007-08 NGA Chair Gov. Tim Pawlenty's Initiative
July 10, 2007

Securing a Clean Energy Future

2006-07 NGA Chair Gov. Janet Napolitano's Initiative
August 03, 2006

Innovation America

2005-06 NGA Chair Gov. Mike Huckabee's Initiative
February 22, 2005

Healthy America: Wellness Where We Live, Work and Learn

2004-05 NGA Chair Gov. Mark Warner's Initiative
May 14, 2004
Redesigning the American High School
2003-04 NGA Chair Gov. Dirk Kempthorne's Initiative
May 14, 2003

A Lifetime of Health and Dignity

2002-03 NGA Chair Gov. Paul Patton's Initiative
June 12, 2002

Reaching New Heights: Turning Around Low-Performing Schools

2001-02 NGA Chair Gov. John Engler's Initiative
June 03, 2001

State Leadership in the 21st Century

2000-01 NGA Chair Gov. Parris Glendening's Initiative
June 03, 2000

Where Do We Grow From Here?

1999-2000 NGA Chair Gov. Michael Leavitt's Initiative
June 03, 1999

Strengthening the American State in a New Global Economy

1998-99 NGA Chair Gov. Thomas Carper's Initiative
June 03, 1998

Smartkids4ourfuture: Preparing Kids for Success

1997-98 NGA Chair Gov. George Voinovich's Initiative
September 17, 2006

Investing in America’s Future: Working Harder, Working Smarter

1996-97 NGA Chair Gov. Bob Miller's Initiative
September 17, 2006

Early Childhood Development

1995-96 NGA Chair Gov. Tommy Thompson's Initiative
September 17, 2006

Ideas that Work

1994-95 NGA Chair Gov. Howard Dean's Initiative
March 26, 1994

Governor's Campaign for Children

1993-94 NGA Chair Gov. Carroll A. Campell Jr.'s Initiative
March 27, 1993

Partnerships for Progress

1992-93 NGA Chair Gov. Roy Romer's Initiative
March 27, 1992

Strategic Investment: Tough Choices for America's Future

1991-92 NGA Chair Gov. John Ashcroft's Initiative
March 25, 1991

Redefining the Possible: Achieving the National Education Goals

1990-91 NGA Chair Gov. Booth Gardner's Initiative
March 27, 1990

Rx for a Healthy America

1989-90 NGA Chair Gov. Terry E. Branstad's Initiative
March 26, 1989

Consensus for Change: Achieving Educational and Environmental Excellence