Publications 31 Aug 2020 Protests, Policing, and COVID-19 This memorandum provides strategies for Governors to reduce the risks of spreading COVID-19 during protests while protecting public safety. (View/Download)… National Governors Association
Publications 31 Aug 2020 Expanding Access To Non-Opioid Management Of Chronic Pain This report synthesizes the existing evidence base for non-opioid therapies, examines Medicaid coverage policies, and identifies barriers and opportunities for… National Governors Association
Press Releases 28 Aug 2020 13 States Join Learning Network Supporting Child and Family Well-Being Throughout the Pandemic As families and communities face increased uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 13 states have joined a new network linking… National Governors Association
Publications 28 Aug 2020 Understanding Quality: The Role of States in Supporting Quality Non-Degree Credentials This issue brief provides guidance about how states can identify which credentials meet quality thresholds and are likely to empower… National Governors Association
Publications 26 Aug 2020 State Workforce Development System Partnership with Vocational Rehabilitation Services to Address the Needs of People with Disabilities Impacted by COVID-19 (View/Download) Summary This memo describes ways that state Vocational Rehabilitation services (VR) programs are collaborating with state workforce development agencies… National Governors Association
Meeting Materials 25 Aug 2020 2020 Governors Advisors Energy Policy Institute The National Governors’ Association’s (NGA) Governors’ Advisors Energy Policy Institute brought together governors’ energy policy staff to share energy policy… National Governors Association
Advocacy Communications, NGA Letters 25 Aug 2020 Letter to FEMA Regarding COVID-19 Reimbursable Expenses August 25, 2020The Honorable Pete GaynorAdministratorFederal Emergency Management Agency500 C Street S.W.Washington, D.C. 20472 Dear Administrator Gaynor:We write to you… National Governors Association
Publications 24 Aug 2020 State & Territory Policy Strategies Supporting Maternal & Child Health During COVID-19 Thirty-eight states and territories representing politically and geographically diverse jurisdictions completed this survey, giving a broad picture of how states… National Governors Association
Publications 23 Aug 2020 Prevention of Targeted Violence and Terrorism Against Public Health Personnel and Assets (View/Download) Introduction The significant growing frustration and discontent with public health interventions and the pandemic response has contributed to ongoing… National Governors Association
Publications 21 Aug 2020 Opioid and COVID-19 Related Resources (View/Download) Relevant information and guidance for communities confronting opioids in the age of COVID-19 The Intersection of Two Pandemics: Addiction… National Governors Association
Advocacy Communications, NGA Letters Healthy choices of fresh fruit, salads and vegetables at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia for lunch service Wednesday, October 19, 2011. The fruit, salads and vegetables are made available through the National School Lunch Program. The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program administered by the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service operating in public, nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. 19 Aug 2020 Letter Urging Congress to Extend Waiver Authorities for the COVID-19 School Nutrition Rules "As districts and community programs prepare for the upcoming school year, it is becoming increasingly clear that most students will… National Governors Association
Press Releases 13 Aug 2020 Congress’ Failure to Reach Agreement on Aid to State and Local Governments Leaves Them in an Untenable Position The failure of Congress to reach a compromise on a new coronavirus relief package imperils the ability of state and… National Governors Association