Publications 24 Aug 2017 How Maryland Policymakers Are Working Together to Improve School Principal Quality Many states have recently devoted significant attention to improving the quality of teaching and school leadership. Changes to teacher and principal evaluations as well as modifications to policy and regulation… National Governors Association
Meeting Materials 24 Aug 2017 Transportation Electrification Webinar Training Series The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) hosted a webinar series on converging trends in transportation electrification. Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is projected to grow significantly over… National Governors Association
Meeting Materials 16 Aug 2017 Experts Roundtable on Creating “Smart States” Initiative August 16, 2017 | Washington, DC The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center), in collaboration with the Smart Cities Council and the state of Illinois, hosted a… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 15 Aug 2017 States Strengthen Parole Policies and Practices The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center), in partnership with the National Parole Resource Center (NPRC), has selected four states—Colorado, Kentucky, Nebraska and North Carolina—to participate in a learning collaborative focused… National Governors Association
Advocacy Communications, NGA Letters 15 Aug 2017 Co-Chair Welcome Letter to Deputy Secretary of Defense Shanahan The Honorable Patrick Shanahan Deputy Secretary of Defense 1010 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301-1010 Dear Deputy Secretary Shanahan: Congratulations on your confirmation to serve as Deputy Secretary of Defense. Since… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 14 Aug 2017 Governors Condemn Acts of Hatred WASHINGTON—The National Governors Association (NGA) today released a statement following the deadly attack in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend that killed three people and left 35 injured: “The nation’s governors… National Governors Association
Meeting Materials 10 Aug 2017 Rural Health Learning Collaborative: Improving Access to Behavioral Health Care in Rural Areas August 9–10, 2017 | Washington, DC The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) Health Division hosted a multi-state convening as part of the Rural Health Learning Collaborative… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 09 Aug 2017 NGA Announces 2017-18 Committee Leadership WASHINGTON—The National Governors Association (NGA) today announced its new committee leadership for 2017-2018. Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is the new chair of the Economic Development and Commerce Committee, and Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper will… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 08 Aug 2017 Gov. Hogan Hosts Water Quality Meeting in Maryland The National Governors Association (NGA) hosted a Water Policy Institute for governors’ staff August 8-9, 2017, in Annapolis, Maryland, at which more than 40 state officials representing 30 governors’ offices attended. The institute… National Governors Association
Meeting Materials 07 Aug 2017 2017 Water Policy Institute August 8–9, 2017 | Annapolis, MD The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) held a meeting for governor’s water policy advisors from over twenty-eight states in Annapolis… National Governors Association
Meeting Materials 03 Aug 2017 Maryland Retreat on Incentivizing State Agencies to Pursue Energy Efficiency August 3, 2017 | Baltimore, MD The state of Maryland, in partnership with the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center), hosted a one-day retreat on approaches to… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 02 Aug 2017 Governors: Immediate Action Required to Stabilize Health Insurance Marketplaces in States WASHINGTON—Today the National Governors Association (NGA) Health and Human Services Committee, led by Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, released the following statement on cost-sharing reductions (CSRs) within individual health… National Governors Association
