Publications 31 Oct 2016 State Strategies to Scale Quality Work-Based Learning Industries in every state are struggling to find qualified applicants for jobs, while job seekers too often find they lack… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 28 Oct 2016 Governors Commend Defense Dept. For National Guard Bonus Review WASHINGTON—The National Governors Association (NGA) today released the following statement on the Pentagon’s decision to cease collecting National Guard enlistment bonus repayments: “As leaders of the National Guard, governors commend… National Governors Association
Publications 28 Oct 2016 Opportunities for Energy Efficiency to Help States Reduce Costs and Achieve Co-Benefits Under the Clean Power Plan The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued state-specific reduction targets for carbon dioxide emissions under the Clean Power Plan (CPP)— established pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act to reduce emissions… National Governors Association
Publications 28 Oct 2016 Opportunities for States to Pursue Multistate Compliance Options under the Clean Power Plan The Clean Power Plan (CPP) — established pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from existing power plants—was finalized and states have begun to… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 26 Oct 2016 NGA Participates in Forum on Presidential Transition’s Impact on Local Governments On Oct. 24, 2016, the National Governors Association (NGA), in partnership with the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) and the George Mason University’s School of Policy and Government, participated… National Governors Association
Publications 25 Oct 2016 Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Modern society depends on critical infrastructure facilities, such as transportation networks, telecommunications lines, water mains, and power lines, which are central not only to daily life, but also to national… National Governors Association
Publications 25 Oct 2016 Cybersecurity and Public Safety The state and local officials that compose the homeland security and public safety communities must confront all hazards to the public, including those caused by cyber attacks. Their collective role… National Governors Association
Advocacy Communications, NGA Letters 24 Oct 2016 Medicare Part B The Honorable Paul Ryan Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Democrat Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 21 Oct 2016 States Improve Rural Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment The National Governors Association (NGA) today announced that three states, Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia, will participate in an NGA learning lab to help combat the opioid epidemic. The project will focus on using teleconsultation… National Governors Association
Publications 21 Oct 2016 Improving State Coordination for Energy Assurance Planning and Response Governors have a critical responsibility to help their states prepare for and respond to natural or humanmade disasters. This responsibility includes ensuring that the supply and distribution of energy are… National Governors Association
Publications 21 Oct 2016 State Strategies for Advancing the Use of Energy Storage Wide-scale adoption of advanced energy storage technologies could have profound effects on the electric power sector. The technologies offer the potential to shift energy use away from times of peak… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 21 Oct 2016 States Strengthen Energy Infrastructure WASHINGTON—Governors are often on the front lines of responding to natural or human-made disasters, and they also play an integral role in emergency preparedness. That includes ensuring energy supply and… National Governors Association