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News Releases
August 26, 2004
States are increasingly joining forces to develop and implement innovative and creative strategies to combat the rising cost of prescription drugs, according to an issue brief released today by the National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices.
August 16, 2004
NGA has announced that Biloxi, Mississippi will host the governors' 98th Annual Meeting in 2006. This marks the first time NGA will hold its Annual Meeting in the state since 1935
August 15, 2004
NGA has joined a coalition of more than 50 national organizations, including the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the United States Chamber of Commerce, to engage Americans in emergency preparedness by launching National Preparedness Month on September 9, 2004.
July 16, 2004
With spectacular vistas of the world-famous Space Needle and the Seattle skyline in the background, National Governors Association (NGA) Chairman Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne, joined by NGA Vice Chairman Virginia Gov. Mark Warner and host Washington Gov. Gary Locke, welcomed the nation's governors to the Emerald City today for the association's 96th Annual Meeting.
July 14, 2004
In the face of rapid technological evolution that has made the nation's economy a global marketplace, the nation's governors are preparing to discuss strategies to improve their own economies, modernize state industry, and increase the competitiveness of their state's workforce during the upcoming National Governors Association (NGA) 96th Annual Meeting in Seattle.
July 14, 2004
In an attempt to combat the growing numbers of uninsured Americans, the nation's governors will meet at the National Governors Association (NGA) 96th Annual Meeting in Seattle to explore strategies that make quality health care affordable and accessible for all Americans.
July 14, 2004
Looking to reduce dropout rates and expand learning options for all students, the nation's governors are preparing to discuss specific solutions to improve America's high schools during the upcoming National Governors Association (NGA) 96th Annual Meeting in Seattle.
July 14, 2004
During the upcoming National Governors Association (NGA) 96th Annual Meeting in Seattle, the nation's governors will discuss the progress of several key pieces of federal environmental legislation that Congress has passed in the last three decades, and the impact these policies continue to have on states today.
July 08, 2004
Themed 'A Vision for Tomorrow,' the 96th Annual Meeting of the nation's governors promises to explore forward-thinking solutions to the health care challenges facing America today, when the National Governors Association (NGA) convenes in Seattle July 17-19.
July 05, 2004
The NGA Center for Best Practices announced today that is has selected eight states to participate in Rebalancing Long-Term Care Systems Toward Quality Community Living and Healthy Aging, a new NGA policy academy. Through the academy, NGA experts will work with high-level state teams from Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Vermont and Virginia to help build customized strategies to increase community-living options and decrease the need for institutional care.
July 01, 2004
At the upcoming National Governors Association's (NGA) 2004 Annual Meeting, Thomas H. Swain, a longtime public servant, and the Children's Theatre Company, a Twin Cities treasure and nationally renowned youth theater company, will both be honored for their continuing efforts and outstanding contributions to enhance Minnesota's quality of life.
July 01, 2004
Fred P. Keller, the founder and CEO of Grand Rapids-based Cascade Engineering, will be among seven individuals and one organization honored for their distinguished service and invaluable contributions to state government at the National Governors Association's (NGA) 2004 Annual Meeting in Seattle later this month.
July 01, 2004
The National Governors Association (NGA) will honor seven outstanding individuals and one organization at its upcoming 96th Annual Meeting in Seattle. The Awards for Distinguished Service to State Government will be presented July 18, during the meeting's opening plenary session.
July 01, 2004
Dr. Michael W. Cruz, a colonel and surgeon in the Army National Guard, and Judy Flores, a local artist who founded the Gef Pa'go Chamorro Cultural Village, are among seven individuals and one organization to be honored for their distinguished service and invaluable contributions to state government at the National Governors Association's (NGA) 2004 Annual Meeting in Seattle later this month.
July 01, 2004
Joseph F. Harkins, the acting director of the Kansas Water Office, will be among seven individuals and one organization honored for their distinguished service and invaluable contributions to state government at the National Governors Association's (NGA) 2004 Annual Meeting in Seattle later this month.
July 01, 2004
Virginia Secretary of Finance John M. Bennett will be among seven individuals and one organization honored for their distinguished service and invaluable contributions to state government at the National Governors Association's (NGA) 2004 Annual Meeting in Seattle later this month.
July 01, 2004
Samuel W. Speck, the director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, will be among seven individuals and one organization honored for their distinguished service and invaluable contributions to state government at the National Governors Association's (NGA) 2004 Annual Meeting in Seattle later this month.
June 21, 2004
The National Governors Association (NGA) called on Congress today to support swift passage of a bill allowing states to develop long-term care insurance partnerships that would expand the number of services available to America's seniors and reduce the strain on already cash-strapped state Medicaid budgets.
June 16, 2004
The nation's governors welcomed the final report of the Homeland Security Funding Task Force, which was released today, detailing the grant funding process for first responders and applauded the series of recommendations that should streamline and accelerate current improvements to the way federal funds are dispersed to state and local governments.
May 19, 2004
Calling it a threat to states' ongoing homeland security efforts, the National Governors Association (NGA) yesterday voiced strong opposition to the decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to divert delivery of states' bioterrorism preparedness funds.