Energy, Infrastructure & Environment, Meeting Materials 31 Jan 2018 Retreat on Energy Resilience Coordination and Planning in Oregon and Washington January 31, 2018 | Portland, OR With the increased prevalence of large-scale natural disasters and the threat of a future Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami, regional energy resilience coordination… National Governors Association
Economic Opportunity, Publications 30 Jan 2018 Addressing Housing Instability Through Systems Alignment and Coordination Summary Governors are in a unique position to streamline safety net efforts by strengthening cross-system collaboration to serve vulnerable populations. There are incredible opportunities for state and local partners to… National Governors Association
Governors 29 Jan 2018 Gov. Sandoval: America’s Future Is Transportation LAS VEGAS—National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval today gathered representatives from more than 25 states to discuss transportation innovations… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 25 Jan 2018 States Focus on Reducing Traffic Injuries and Fatalities WASHINGTON—The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) announced that five states, Colorado, Connecticut,Minnesota, Washington and Utah, have been selected to participate in a learning lab that will focus on state strategies… National Governors Association
Energy, Infrastructure & Environment, Meeting Materials 23 Jan 2018 GridEx IV State After-Action Workshop January 23-24, 2018 | Washington, DC Agenda Presentations January 23, 2018 Welcome Remarks and Introductions Speakers: Jeff McLeod, director, Homeland Security and Public Safety Division, National Governors Association, NGA Center… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 23 Jan 2018 Governors Commend Congress for CHIP Passage WASHINGTON—The National Governors Association (NGA) today released the following statement on Congress’ reauthorization of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years: “The nation’s governors thank Congress for passing… National Governors Association
Economic Opportunity, Meeting Materials 19 Jan 2018 Work-Based Learning Policy Academy Cross-State Meeting January 17-19, 2018 | Indianapolis, IN The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) hosted a policy academy meeting focused on assisting state workforce and education leaders to… National Governors Association
Health Division 18 Jan 2018 Governors’ Recommendations for Federal Action to End the Nation’s Opioid Crisis Opioids continue to fuel the worst drug overdose epidemic in our nation’s history, claiming the lives of 115 individuals every day and devastating families and communities across the country. Governors… National Governors Association
Energy, Infrastructure & Environment, Webinars 18 Jan 2018 Demystifying the Use of Public Private Partnerships in the Water Sector and Key Actions Governors Can Take to Enable their Use Welcome and Introduction of Speakers Bevin Ann Buchheister, JD, Senior Policy Analyst, National Governors Association What, Why and How to use P3’s in the Water Sector Klair White, Senior Vice… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 18 Jan 2018 Governors Release Recommendations for Addressing Opioid Epidemic WASHINGTON—The National Governors Association (NGA) today released recommendations to Congress and the Administration calling for action to bolster the federal response to the opioid crisis. “The opioid and heroin epidemic… National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 18 Jan 2018 States Focus on Improving Health Care in Rural America The National Governors Association has selected six states—Alabama, Arizona, Indiana, Louisiana, Missouri and Oregon—to participate in a project called Improving Health in Rural America: Addressing the Leading Causes of Death. Specifically, states will develop and implement… National Governors Association
Economic Opportunity, Publications 17 Jan 2018 States Continue Advancing Strategies to Scale Work-Based Learning Summary States increasingly need a more highly skilled workforce to meet the requirements of businesses, keep up with a rapidly changing economy and accelerate growth that leads to economic opportunity… National Governors Association
