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Incoming NGA Chair Unveils New Initiative
Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas officially became chair of the National Governors Association (NGA) during the closing plenary session of the NGA's Annual Meeting. West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin was named NGA Vice Chair.

NGA Chooses New Executive, Standing Committee Leaders
NGA announced its new Executive Committee members and the leadership of NGA's four standing committees for the 2009-2010 year.

SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009
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NGA Kicks Off 101st Annual Meeting in Mississippi
With a panoramic view of Mississippi's Gulf Coast as a backdrop, NGA Vice Chair Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas, West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin and host Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour welcomed the nation's governors to the association's 101st Annual Meeting.

Infrastructure Highlighted During Opening Plenary of NGA Annual Meeting
The 2009 National Governors Association Annual Meeting began with an opening plenary session dedicated to infrastructure. The session coincides with NGA Chair Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell's yearlong initiative Strengthening Our Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future.

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July 06, 2009

Governors to Discuss Increasing Education and Training Opportunities at Annual Meeting
The nation’s governors will focus on ways to increase access to workforce education and the training workers require for good jobs during the upcoming NGA Annual Meeting, scheduled for July 17-20 in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Governors to Discuss Economic Recovery at Annual Meeting
The nation’s governors will focus on opportunities to put states in a better position for recovery and the future in spite of challenging economic times during the upcoming NGA Annual Meeting, scheduled for July 17-20 in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Governors to Discuss Energy Security and Independence at Annual Meeting
The nation’s governors will identify barriers that affect the nation’s ability to access new energy resources, deploy advanced generation technologies and increase electric transmission capacity during the upcoming NGA Annual Meeting, scheduled for July 17-20 in Biloxi, Mississippi.

July 01, 2009
NGA to Convene 101st Annual Meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi
The nation's governors will address a host of critical issues facing states and the nation as the National Governors Association (NGA) convenes on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for its 101st Annual Meeting.

June 29, 2009
Governors to Recognize Eight Individuals for Service to States
NGA will honor eight individuals for their valuable contribution to public service at its upcoming Annual Meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi. The Awards for Distinguished Service to State Government will be presented Saturday, July 18, during the meeting’s opening plenary session.