Health Division, Issues 29 Sep 2019 Aging and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) The U.S. population is aging rapidly, with 10,000 adults turning 65 every day. As individuals age and live longer than ever before, the need for long-term services and supports (LTSS)… National Governors Association
News 27 Sep 2019 Governor Larry Hogan NGA Chair’s Initiative International Study Tour to Australia Maryland Governor Larry Hogan led a multi-state delegation to Australia for a four-day study tour to explore the country’s innovative approaches for developing, securing and financing roads, mass transit, ports… National Governors Association
Health Division, Issues 27 Sep 2019 Pharmaceuticals Governors have a vested interest in ensuring access to high quality health care to improve the health and wellbeing of their residents while also being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars.… National Governors Association
Health Division, Issues 27 Sep 2019 Private Health Insurance Most people in the United States receive health care through private health insurance, either through an employer or through the individual market. Because states have regulatory oversight authority over large… National Governors Association
Health Division, Issues 27 Sep 2019 Chronic Disease and Prevention The cost of chronic disease to this country is colossal and treatment of chronic disease constitutes a large proportion of public spending. Governors can help improve health outcomes, increase worker… National Governors Association
Homeland Security and Public Safety Webinars, Webinars 26 Sep 2019 Rough Waters: Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery for Hurricanes and Floods The National Governors Association (NGA) Center Homeland Security and Public Safety division held a webinar on common legal challenges posed by public health emergencies on Sept. 26, 2019. National Governors Association
Education Division, Meeting Materials 25 Sep 2019 Governors Education Policy Advisors Institute 2019 Sept. 25 – 27, 2019, Minneapolis, MN The National Governors Association (NGA) Solutions: The Center for Best Practices Education Division (NGA Education) hosted its annual Governors’ Education Policy Advisors Institute… National Governors Association
Press Releases 25 Sep 2019 Gov. Hogan Strengthens Ties With Australian Leaders, Explores Infrastructure Funding Solutions National Governors Association Chair Concludes Study Trip to Australia in Support of Infrastructure Initiative From top left: Governor Larry Hogan visits Port Botany near Sydney; Gov. Hogan shakes hands with… National Governors Association
Op-Ed 23 Sep 2019 US delegation to build on nations’ shared strengths Originally published in The Australian. By Larry Hogan It was during the First World War that Australia and the US forged an enduring bond of shared sacrifice and bravery, as… National Governors Association
Economic Opportunity, Meeting Materials 20 Sep 2019 Human Services Policy Institute NGA Solutions: The Center for Best Practices hosted NGA’s first-ever State Summit on Opportunity Zones. The event featured a range of speakers from all sectors — state agencies, federal agencies,… National Governors Association
NGA Letters 19 Sep 2019 Letter from State and Local Government Organizations Advocating One-Year Extension of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program September 19, 2019 Chairman Richard E. NealHouse Committee on Ways and Means2309 Cannon BuildingWashington, DC 20515 Ranking Member Kevin BradyHouse Committee on Ways and Means1011 Longworth BuildingWashington, DC 20515 Dear… National Governors Association
Press Releases 16 Sep 2019 States Spurring Adoption of Electric Vehicles, But Barriers Remain, NGA Report Concludes White Paper Spotlights Actions by Governors to Lead the Way on Electrification of Transportation Governors are supporting a variety of policies to encourage greater use of electric vehicles, but many… National Governors Association
