Advocacy Communications, NGA Letters 27 Mar 2018 NGA Letter on Professional Licensure Reciprocity Letter from NGA CEO and Executive Director Scott Pattison to the Secretary of the Army, Secretary of the Navy, and Secretary of the Air Force regarding licensure reciprocity. National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 23 Mar 2018 Governors Encourage Swift Passage of Federal Spending Package WASHINGTON—The National Governors Association (NGA) today released the following statement on Congress’ proposed federal spending package, the FY 2018 omnibus: “Governors commend Congress for prioritizing funding programs essential to states.… National Governors Association
Meeting Materials 20 Mar 2018 State Lead-By-Example Policy Workshop March 19-20, 2018 | Washington, DC The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) hosted a Lead-by-Example (LBE) workshop to help states better tap into the ample opportunities… National Governors Association
Publications 19 Mar 2018 Q&A: Ransomware What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious software used by criminal computer hackers to extort money from individuals and organizations. Once loaded onto a victim’s computer, the ransomware… National Governors Association
Advocacy Communications, NGA Letters 13 Mar 2018 Council Letter On Use of National Guard in Disaster Response Council Co-Chair Letter (from Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy) to Deputy Secretary Shanahan and General Lengyel requesting continued collaboration on disaster response and recovery and utilization… National Governors Association
Advocacy Communications, NGA Letters 13 Mar 2018 FY19 Appropriations Request–National Guard Funding Letter (from Minnesota Governor Dayton and Missouri Governor Greitens) to House and Senate Defense Appropriators requesting robust funding in Fiscal Year 2019 for the National Guard. National Governors Association
News, Press Releases 12 Mar 2018 Governors Voice Concerns Over New Student Borrower Proposal WASHINGTON—The National Governors Association (NGA) released the following statement on the interpretation on student borrowers and loan servicers issued from… National Governors Association
Meeting Materials, Webinars 08 Mar 2018 School Safety and Prevention (March 2018) The National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices Education, Health, and Homeland Security & Public Safety divisions held a webinar on School Safety and Prevention highlighting the work in… National Governors Association
Meeting Materials 07 Mar 2018 Rural Health Learning Collaborative: Improving Heart Health in Rural America March 6-7, 2018 | 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 07 Mar 2018 States Develop Strategies for Public Health Preparedness, Response WASHINGTON—The National Governors Association (NGA) today announced that six states, Arizona, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, Oregon and West Virginia, have been selected to participate in a workshop where they will develop strategic action plans to implement during… National Governors Association
Advocacy Communications, NGA Letters 06 Mar 2018 NGA Comments on the Proposed Rule on the Definition of “Employer” under Section 3(5) of ERISA-Association Health Plans (RIN 1210-AB85) Letter from NGA Health and Human Services Committee Chair Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Vice Chair Oregon Governor Kate Brown to Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta on the Department’s proposed… National Governors Association
Webinars 01 Mar 2018 What States Must Consider Before Assuming Clean Water Act §404 Authority to Regulate Alteration of Wetlands Speakers will address the benefits to states for assuming Clean Water Act §404 authority and the challenges including the need for specific state authority, the need for permit standards and… National Governors Association
