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Advocacy Communications, Policy Positions
26 Feb 2017

Homeland Security, Emergency Management and Public Safety

Assuring the safety and security of citizens is one of the paramount duties of governors. Governors continually work to address many long-standing challenges.

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Advocacy Communications, Policy Positions
26 Feb 2017

Cybersecurity

With rapidly evolving and increasingly complex cyber incidents on the rise, governors support a comprehensive approach to protect critical infrastructure assets and sensitive information systems.

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Advocacy Communications, Policy Positions
26 Feb 2017

Armed Forces

Governors strongly appreciate the efforts and sacrifices made by the men and women of the armed forces — active duty, reserve, National Guard and veterans.

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Advocacy Communications, Policy Positions
26 Feb 2017

Veterans Affairs

Governors strongly support providing services to our nation’s veterans and their families and urge the federal government to work with states to help veterans.

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Advocacy Communications, Policy Positions
26 Feb 2017

Immigration

Governors urge Congress and the Administration to enact immigration reform that strengthens the economy and our communities and secures our borders and ports.

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Advocacy Communications, Policy Positions
26 Feb 2017

Environmental Protection

The nation’s governors are committed to protecting public health and conserving the environment.

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Advocacy Communications, Policy Positions
26 Feb 2017

Domestic Energy

Governors call on Congress to supplement state efforts by promoting federal policies that encourage environmentally responsible, secure, efficient and affordable energy production and use.

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Advocacy Communications, Policy Positions
26 Feb 2017

Natural Resources

The nation’s governors are concerned about the growing challenges facing both state and federal agencies in managing and protecting our natural resources.

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News, Press Releases
25 Feb 2017

Early Education Takes Center Stage At Governors’ Opening Session

WASHINGTON—At the opening session of the National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting, governors discussed early childhood education and its importance in building a strong foundation for economic success in the…

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News, Press Releases
23 Feb 2017

NGA Winter Meeting Breaks Attendance Record

WASHINGTON—At the 2017 National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting this weekend, there will be a record number of attendees, including at least 46 governors. “I am pleased so many governors will be…

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Advocacy Communications, Testimony
14 Feb 2017

Testimony – FEMA Recommendations

STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD Captain Chris A. Kelenske Deputy State Director/Commander Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division Michigan State Police On behalf of The National Governors Association and the Governors…

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News, Press Releases
13 Feb 2017

Gov. Branstad Commemorated at 2017 NGA Winter Meeting

WASHINGTON—On Sunday, Feb. 26, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad will receive an award for his service as the nation’s longest-serving governor ever at the National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting. “On behalf of…

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