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.

Strategies For Deploying Surface Transportation Funds For Workforce Development And Postsecondary Education

Strategies For Deploying Surface Transportation Funds For Workforce Development And Postsecondary Education

As states implement the IIJA, it will be critical that they ensure workers are equipped to participate successfully in the ...
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The Future of Emergency Response Capabilities in the New Legal Landscape

The Future of Emergency Response Capabilities in the New Legal Landscape

On Wednesday, April 12, 2023 the National Governors Association hosted its monthly briefing for Governors’ legal counsel. The briefing consisted ...
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Governors and States are Advancing Equitable Rural Economic Development and Healthcare

Governors and States are Advancing Equitable Rural Economic Development and Healthcare

Supporting rural communities is a top priority for Governors, and states and territories are working to advance solutions in this ...
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Governors Highlight Record Infrastructure Investment in State of the State Addresses

Governors Highlight Record Infrastructure Investment in State of the State Addresses

As infrastructure funds begin to flow from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the bipartisan CHIPS and Science ...
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Black Maternal Health Week 2023

Black Maternal Health Week 2023

Black Maternal Health Week, originated by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, was created to raise awareness of diminished maternal health ...
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Reevaluating Degree Requirements For Government Jobs

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 ...
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NGA Meeting Highlight: How Two Governors are Addressing Barriers to Work

NGA Meeting Highlight: How Two Governors are Addressing Barriers to Work

Even as millions of job vacancies go unfilled, millions of working-age people are either unemployed, unable to make ends meet ...
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Public Health and Healthcare: Creating a Culture of Accountability and Coordination

Public Health and Healthcare: Creating a Culture of Accountability and Coordination

Optimal health is reliant on coordinated, and at times, integrated public health and healthcare systems. Public health systems aim to ...
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Governors’ Top Health Priorities in 2023 State of the State Addresses

Governors’ Top Health Priorities in 2023 State of the State Addresses

As the country continues to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governors have highlighted the need to continue ...
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Energy Emergency Preparedness and Response Training for Governors and State Regulators

Energy Emergency Preparedness and Response Training for Governors and State Regulators

The health, safety, and economic security of our communities and businesses are highly dependent on a reliable supply of energy—including ...
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Improving Health Equity for Rare Diseases

Improving Health Equity for Rare Diseases

Working together can improve outcomes for patients with rare diseases and promote better overall public health. Despite their name, when ...
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Nation’s Governors Meet with Ukrainian President, Back Ukraine

Nation’s Governors Meet with Ukrainian President, Back Ukraine

Throughout the past year, Governors have acted quickly to condemn Russia’s invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine while also ...
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