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.
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, ...
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 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 ...
Support for Inclusion of the State, Local Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act in the next legislative or spending vehicle
The Honorable Nancy PelosiSpeakerUnited States House of Representatives The Honorable Charles E. SchumerMajority LeaderUnited States Senate The Honorable Kevin McCarthyRepublican ...
Letter Urges Congress to provide a one-year extension of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program
The Honorable Ron Wyden ChairmanSenate Committee on Finance 219 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Richard E ...
Letter on FY2023 Appropriations – Economic Recovery and Revitalization Task Force
Congress has been an instrumental partner for states and territories in funding efforts to help support infrastructure, economic development, and ...
Letter on FY2023 Appropriations – Economic Recovery and Revitalization Task Force
Congress has been an instrumental partner for states and territories in funding efforts to help support infrastructure, economic development, and ...
Letter to President Biden on School Safety
National Governors Association Chair Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and National Governors Association Vice Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy sent ...
