National Governors Association Chair Delaware Gov. Jack Markell and Vice Chair Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin delivered the association’s first-ever State of the States address.
Gov. Rendell joined Mayor Bloomberg, former Speaker Gingrich and former Rep. Gephardt to discuss the future of the nation's transportation system; reflect on potential changes from the reauthorization of the surface transportation program; and examine funding gaps.
At the recent Governors Education Symposium, co-sponsored by the NGA Center and the Hunt Institute, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan addressed state officials and education researchers, discussing the integral role that states play in changing the face of the American education system.
Leaders of NGA and the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) joined together to call on congressional leaders and the Administration to take early action to stabilize the nation's economy.
Philadephia, PA | December 2, 2008
Leaders of NGA and the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) joined together to call on congressional leaders and the Administration to take early action to stabilize the nation's economy.
Summit participants heard from Mark Zandi about the economic landscape of the United States in the midst of a rapidly changing housing market. Following the keynote, the governors and Mickey Levy joined in a roundtable that outlined housing market challenges and opportunities for sustaining home ownership.
2007-08 NGA Chair Governor Tim Pawlenty's Initiative
