By West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin III
As chairman of the Natural Resources Committee for the National Governors Association (NGA), I recently had the opportunity to review a proposal to make this year's NGA platform "A Clean Energy Future."

By Idaho Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter
There’s been lots of talk lately about our cooling economy and its impact on the state budget.

By West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin
Just this week, I had the opportunity to see into West Virginia’s future. And I was impressed.

By Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman
Recently, I had the opportunity to spend the day with education and community-outreach professionals from across our state as my wife, Sally, and I hosted a summit on the future of education in Nebraska.

By Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe
One year ago, as I was sworn in as your 45th Governor, I undertook the great challenge of moving Arkansas forward.

By Maine Governor John Baldacci
Thanksgiving is just a few days away, but for too many Maine families, thoughts aren’t on turkeys with the trimmings or family gatherings. Instead, they’re worried about keeping the heat on this winter and being able to afford the gas they need to get to work every day.

By Missouri Governor Matt Blunt
Afterschool programs provide Missouri‘s students a safe environment where they can grow academically, socially, physically and emotionally.

By Missouri Governor Matt Blunt
Each year Missourians pay more than $3,500 per capita in state and local taxes.* That is one reason why we have reduced taxes during my administration and why I have opposed all efforts to increase your taxes.

By Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano
This past week, I was proud to represent Arizona as the chair of the National Governors Association winter meeting in Washington, D.C., where we brought together our nation's governors to discuss challenges facing our states.

By South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford
In today's world we're in a global race for jobs, capital and ultimately way of life with the other six and a half billion souls on Earth, and I have talked fairly incessantly over the last few years about what we all know at a gut level: that change is real.

By Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman
In recent weeks I've had several opportunities to talk with new and returning senators, as well as Nebraskans, and I want to take this opportunity share the vision I have for Nebraska's future.

By Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas' leaders have always been willing to use this freedom to the fullest, and our state's successes will be on display this week as governors from around the nation gather to share ideas as part of "Innovation America."

By Missouri Governor Matt Blunt
Few questions generate more emotion and passion than protecting our children from sexual predators.

By Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano
Arizona is enjoying excellent economic progress – we're the second fastest growing state in the country in personal income and employment growth and lead all states in economic momentum.

By Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman
To seize the opportunities of global commerce, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, the University of Nebraska Medical Center and several Nebraska companies have developed a new public-private partnership to open Nebraska's first international trade office.

By West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin III
Earlier this week, Gayle and I hosted the "West Virginia Competes: A Global Vision for the 21st Century" Forum at the Clay Center in Charleston.

By Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee
Earlier this month, the citizens of Little Rock and North Little Rock celebrated the grand opening of the Big Dam Bridge, the world's longest pedestrian and bicycling bridge.

By Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco
When I was growing up in the small Louisiana community of Coteau, my father would often say to us, "All work is honorable." The wisdom of his words rings true today.

By Missouri Governor Matt Blunt
Dr. George Washington Carver overcame tremendous adversity in his life to become one of America's pioneering scientists whose contributions to agriculture have revolutionized the industry world-wide.

By Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry
Oklahomans are known far and wide for their strong work ethic, but it is imperative that the men and women of our workforce are equipped with the right tools to make the most of their drive and dedication.

By Alaska Governor Frank Murkowski
As economists discuss, the unique benefits of living in the 49th state, with its rugged and remote characteristics, come with unique costs.

By Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle
From the gas pump to the air-conditioning bill, middle class families in Wisconsin – and across the country – are getting squeezed by the skyrocketing cost of energy.

By Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman
About a year ago, I was joined by many members of the Nebraska Legislature and several business representatives to sign a new generation of economic development and job creation incentives into law.

By Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm
We've all seen the glass jars next to cash registers at the local convenience store, placed there in desperation by an uninsured family trying to raise money for their child's leukemia treatment.

By Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn
Health care in Nevada has been and remains a key issue for me and my administration. I would like to share some very good news with you about how technology is being successfully used in Nevada to advance medicine in the Silver State.