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07/14/2008
NGA Welcomes New Chair
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty officially turned over the reins of NGA to Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell during the closing plenary session of the NGA's Centennial Meeting. Gov. Rendell's Chair's Initiative will work with other states to design and implement strategies for smarter, more cost-effective infrastructure investments, including roads, bridges, ports and public transportation.

07/13/2008
Securing a Clean Energy Future Tops Agenda as Governors Meet in Philadelphia
Following a daylong celebration to commemorate NGA's Centennial Anniversary, NGA Chair Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty joined host and Vice Chair Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell in kicking off the business portion of the association's annual meeting.

Publications:
Opportunities for States in Clean Energy Research, Development & Demonstration
A Governor's Guide to Clean Power Generation and Energy Efficiency
"Clean and Secure State Energy Actions—2008"
"Greening State Government: ‘Lead by Example' Initiatives"

07/12/2008
NGA Celebrates Centennial in Philadelphia
Commemorating 100 years of state leadership, current and former governors joined together today in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to reflect on a century of gubernatorial successes and share unique insights on the important role governors play in shaping public policy.

07/02/2008
NGA Committees to Meet at Winter Meeting

Natural Resources Committee
Governors to Discuss Nation's Energy Future at Centennial Meeting
The nation's governors will explore "Options for a Secure and Affordable Energy Future" during the NGA Centennial Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 11-14.

Economic Development and Commerce Committee
Governors to Discuss State Response to Nation's Economic Problems at Centennial Meeting
The nation's governors will focus on actions states can take to address turmoil in financial markets during the upcoming NGA Centennial Meeting, scheduled for July 11-14 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Education, Early Childhood and Workforce Committee
Governors to Discuss Teacher Quality During Centennial Meeting
Governors will focus on improving teacher and school leader quality at the upcoming NGA Centennial Meeting, scheduled for July 11-14 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Health and Human Services Committee
Governors to Discuss Reintegration of Troops During Centennial Meeting
Governors will highlight innovative reintegration programs for troops returning from deployment at the upcoming NGA Centennial Meeting, scheduled for July 11-14 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

07/01/2008
Nation's Governors to Honor Eight Individuals for Service to States
NGA will honor eight individuals at its upcoming Centennial Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for their valuable contribution to public service. The Awards for Distinguished Service to State Government will be presented Sunday, July 13 during the meeting's plenary session.

06/30/2008
Governors to Convene Centennial Meeting in Philadelphia
In 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt convened the first-ever meeting of the nation's governors at the White House. In 2008, NGA will continue its tradition of annual meetings when it convenes in Philadelphia for its Centennial Meeting, held July 11–14.