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State and Local Government Organizations Welcome Biden-Harris Inauguration, Condemn Acts of Violence
The National Governors Association, The Council of State Governments, National Conference of State Legislatures, National Association of Counties, National League ...
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New Relief Coming From Washington – What Does This Mean For Rental and Utility Assistance?
Through the new Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Governors and local officials are providing emergency rental and utility assistance for effected ...
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National Governors Association, Cognizant U.S. Foundation Launch Workforce Innovation Network to Support a Robust, Equitable Recovery
As Governors lead efforts to promote equitable and forward-looking economic recovery in their states and territories, the National Governors Association ...
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State of the States – 2021
Governors of states, territories and commonwealths are outlining their priorities for 2021 in state of the state or commonwealth addresses, ...
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NGA Publications 2020
The coronavirus may be the most critical challenge of 2020, but there are a number of other important issues Governors ...
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Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19
This memo describes: What current unemployment assistance flexibilities exist under the CARES Act and Continued Assistance Act; What presidential actions ...
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Phased Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccines: State and Territorial Approaches
This table provides information on state and territorial plans for phased allocation of COVID-19 vaccines. As initial supply of COVID-19 ...
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Workforce Innovation Network
The Workforce Innovation Network will help facilitate innovative state-level policy solutions that improve employment and workforce outcomes. This page should ...
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State Roadmap for Workforce Recovery
This roadmap is designed to help Governors and state leaders address four objectives necessary to respond holistically to the unemployment ...
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State COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
Governors of states and territories, working in close collaboration with local partners, have responsibility for a wide array of activities ...
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Outdoor Recreation Learning Network – Annual Meeting 2021
The annual meeting will discuss how states can advance outdoor recreation issues including economic recovery from COVID-19, developing partnerships to ...
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Allocating COVID-19 Vaccines in Initial Phases of Distribution: Federal Recommendations and Considerations for States
This memorandum summarizes federal recommendations regarding who should receive the initially limited vaccine first, how states are approaching allocation and ...
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States’ Winter Holiday and Celebration Safety Guidance during COVID-19
This list outlines states’ health and safety guidance and considerations for winter holidays (e.g., Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, New Year’s) and ...
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NGA Partner Resources – COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Communications Plans
Federal, state, territorial, tribal, and local governments and private partners are working collaboratively to ensure that vaccines are distributed in ...
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State Initiatives for Small Business Recovery During the COVID-19 Pandemic Economic Crisis
This memo summarizes a variety of types of state small business initiatives launched or expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic and ...
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