Meeting Materials, Publications 27 Sep 2017 State Approaches to Implementing Community-Based Alternatives to Incarceration for Youth Involved in the Justice System In many states, governors have led bipartisan juvenile justice reform to improve youth outcomes and public safety. Guiding those efforts are: a better understanding of brain development; recent U.S. Supreme… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 27 Sep 2017 Governors to Congress: Resume Bipartisanship WASHINGTON—Following the Senate’s decision yesterday to move on from a broad health care reform bill, the National Governors Association (NGA) today released the following statement on the need to reauthorize… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 27 Sep 2017 NGA Announces First-Ever Technology-Focused Office for States WASHINGTON—The National Governors Association (NGA) today announced the creation of a new technology office, NGA Future. “Advancing innovation in states across the nation is absolutely vital to our prosperity,” said NGA… National Governors Association
Meeting Materials 25 Sep 2017 2017 Policy Institute for Governors’ Human Services Advisors September 25–27, 2017 | Baltimore, MD The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) hosted a policy advisors' institute to help states implement an integrated and comprehensive approach… National Governors Association
Advocacy Communications, NGA Letters 22 Sep 2017 Tax Reform (State and Local Tax Deduction and Municipal Bonds) The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Chuck Schumer Minority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Paul Ryan Speaker U.S. House… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 21 Sep 2017 NGA Joins State, Local Coalition ‘Americans Against Double Taxation’ The National Governors Association (NGA) has joined Americans Against Double Taxation, a coalition comprised of state and local government organizations, education and other public service providers and housing organizations. All of… National Governors Association
Webinars 19 Sep 2017 State Strategies for Venture Capital and Rural Development This webinar featured model rural programs from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative. It was… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 19 Sep 2017 Eleven States Chosen for Occupational Licensing Policy Study In a joint project with the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Council of State Governments, the National Governors Association helped to select 11 states to participate in a peer learning… National Governors Association
Advocacy Communications, NGA Letters 19 Sep 2017 FY18 NDAA Conference – Military Technician Conversion The Honorable John McCain Chairman Senate Armed Services Committee 218 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Jack Reed Ranking Member Senate Armed Services Committee 218 Russell Senate… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 14 Sep 2017 Governors Applaud Bipartisan CHIP Deal, Urge Action WASHINGTON--Today the National Governors Association (NGA) Health and Human Services Committee (led by Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown) released the following statement on the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)… National Governors Association
Publications 13 Sep 2017 Developing Talent in Rural America through Work-based Learning Experiences As rural communities struggle to grow their economies and retain skilled labor, work-based learning experiences such as internships and apprenticeships… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 06 Sep 2017 Governors Praise Senate for Protecting Education, Workforce Funding WASHINGTON—The National Governors Association (NGA) Education and Workforce Committee, led by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard, released a statement on Congress’ consideration of FY 2018 Labor, Health and… National Governors Association
