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Our nation’s Governors are dedicated to leading bipartisan solutions that improve citizens’ lives. Through NGA, Governors identify priority issues and deal with matters of public policy and governance at the state, national and global levels. NGA teams work side-by-side with state leaders to identify challenges and develop solutions. View NGA products below, filterable by content type and topic.
Governors’ Spouses Call for Unity
(Download) As First Spouses of states and territories across the country, we are in a unique position to both witness ...
Utilizing Data to Evaluate Skills-Based Practices and Non-Degree Credentials: NGA’s Intersectional Policy Lab
On August 27-29, the NGA Center’s Postsecondary team brought together two project cohorts—the Data and Non-Degree Credentials Learning Community and ...
NGA Issues Statement Condemning Political Violence in Every Form
Washington, DC – NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Vice Chair Maryland Governor Wes Moore have issued the following statement condemning ...
State of the State – 2025
Governors of America's Commonwealths, States and Territories are outlining their priorities for 2025. To showcase their leadership and priorities for ...
Strengthening the Mental Health Continuum for High-Acuity Youth
On August 28th, NGA hosted the monthly meeting of the Human Services Advisors Institute, which featured presentations on supporting youth ...
Rural Health: A Strategic Opportunity for Governors
Rural communities are foundational to the nation’s health and economy. With nearly 60 million people living in rural America, these ...
NGA Convenes State Workforce Leaders in Montana to Advance Pathways to Work, Unlock Economic Opportunity, and Harness the Power of AI
The NGA Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) hosted its Biannual Workforce Development Policy Institute in Billings, Montana from August ...
Governors Leading on Job Creation and Skills Development
Governors want everyone in their states to have a shot at living their own American Dream. That means not only ...
Highlighting America’s History & Strengthening Civic Engagement
The country’s First Spouses gathered in Colorado Springs during the 2025 NGA Summer Meeting to focus on ways Governors and ...
Six States Selected to Participate in NGA Youth Apprenticeship Policy Academy
National Governors Association to work with Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, and Washington to help them develop and ...
Permitting Progress
“Permitting reform is one of those issues where both Republicans and Democrats recognize the problem, we largely agree on solutions, ...
Bipartisanship Is Alive, and We Governors Are Proving It
At a time when many Americans feel disillusioned by national politics, we offer this reminder: Governors still lead. Governors still ...
