NGA ADVOCACY LIBRARY
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 Advocacy Communications, filterable by content type and topic.
Governors Announce Bipartisan Permitting Vision to Accelerate Project Delivery
WASHINGTON – Today, National Governors Association (NGA) Vice Chair Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards released ...
Community Renewal Task Force Sends FY24 Appropriations Letter to Congress
On behalf of the nation’s Governors, we welcome the opportunity to provide Congress with our priorities as your respective committees ...
Public Health and Disaster Response Task Force Letter on Federal Debt Ceiling and FY2024 Appropriations
On behalf of the nation’s Governors, we invite Congress to engage with states now on any proposals affecting safety net ...
Reevaluating Degree Requirements For Government Jobs
Governors are implementing a variety of workforce development initiatives to expand pathways to opportunity and build a stronger, fairer economy ...
Letter on Reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act
Governors have firsthand experience on how to improve the ability of states and territories to respond to public health crises, ...
Governors Call for Energy and Permitting Compromise
WASHINGTON – Today, National Governors Association (NGA) Vice Chair Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards released ...
Letter on the health care workforce shortage
States and territories are working to address healthcare workforce challenges by advancing nursing, direct care, and behavioral health career pathways, ...
Request for engagement on the guidance and rulemakings in the Financial Data Transparency Act
We respectfully request the opportunity to provide a municipal securities issuers and financial reporting briefing, engage in ongoing dialogues, and ...
Governors Collaborate to Speed Energy Infrastructure Construction
WASHINGTON – National Governors Association (NGA) Vice Chair Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards released the following ...
Governors Call for Fiscal Stability
WASHINGTON – Today, National Governors Association Chair Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey and Vice Chair Governor Spencer Cox of ...
State And Local Government Associations Commend Congress for Infrastructure and Disaster Flexibility
WASHINGTON – With the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, the seven leading organizations representing state and local ...
Governors Urge Congress to Finalize FY23 Spending Package
States and territories succeed when there is certainty and stability in federal resources. The Honorable Nancy PelosiSpeaker United States House ...
