“This next year, we’re going to be telling stories about ‘what does the American Dream mean to you’ and how do we reignite that and make sure the next generation knows they can accomplish anything they set their mind to.”
“Getting public education right is one of the biggest promises we make to Oregonians. Students and families want quality schools that work for them.”
“The creation of the Nevada Health Authority is a critical step forward in our efforts to expand health care access across our state.”
“Every Kentuckian deserves a safe, affordable house to call home, and we're working hard to make that possible for our people.”
“Every math problem you tackle, every book you read, every science experiment you try, it all adds up to something bigger. It prepares you to lead, to serve, and to shape our future.”
“Partnership produces progress, and we need partnership now, more than ever.”
LEADING BIPARTISAN SOLUTIONS
The United States of America is a remarkable tapestry woven from the diverse threads of unique states and territories, each contributing to the rich and intricate fabric of our collective identity. States and territories are where innovative ideas and policies are born, and successful policies become beacons of inspiration, demonstrating the power of local solutions to national challenges. America’s Governors are the architects of these policies and the custodians of our diverse and vibrant culture.
Founded in 1908, the National Governors Association (NGA) is the voice of the nation’s Governors and a leading forum for bipartisan policy solutions. Through NGA convenings, programs and task forces, Governors work together across party lines to confront common challenges and shape federal policy. NGA advances bipartisan dialogue, fosters policy innovation, facilitates information-sharing, advocates bipartisan policy priorities, conducts research and data development, and provides technical assistance in support of the leaders of the nation’s 55 states, territories and commonwealths.
Reigniting the American Dream
Reigniting the American Dream is more than an initiative.
- It’s an invitation for every U.S. governor to:
Step out of partisan corners and into a shared vision - Examine the obstacles and confront the challenges that limit individual and collective opportunity
- Leverage our resources and relationships (domestic & global) to learn, compare and innovate
- Move beyond rhetoric and develop transformative practices and policies
- Clear a path for millions more Americans to dream — and achieve
Together, we can reignite the American Dream.
Center for Best Practices
Teams from the Center for Best Practices work with state policy leaders and other experts in fostering information sharing between states to research, develop and implement innovative solutions to public policy challenges. The only research and development firm that directly serves the nation’s Governors, the Center facilitates multi-state pilot programs, convenes subject-matter experts and hosts policy development forums across 14 program areas.
Member Services
NGA’s membership team provides resources and assistance to Governors, Governors’ Spouses and their staff from election day through the final year in office. Through a variety of programs, NGA brings together senior staff to share innovative approaches to managing their offices, while NGA’s library of publications offers detailed analyses on topics from Governor’s office operation models to state government leadership practices.
Government Affairs
The Office of Government Relations works to ensure that Governors’ views are represented in shaping federal policy. Serving as policy experts and liaisons to Congress and executive branch agencies, NGA provides legislative analysis, tracks grant opportunities and shares guidance on implementation of federal policies – working closely with Governors, state-federal contacts and other state and local government organizations to coordinate state advocacy and action.
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