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The NGA Center for Best Practices teams and divisions develop innovative solutions to today’s most pressing public policy challenges. The center is the only research and development firm that directly serves the nation’s Governors.
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Navigating Benefit Cliffs: States and Territories Supporting Economic Mobility
![Disagree Better: Looking Forward](https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SM2024_GovCox_OpeningRemarks2-150x150.jpg)
Disagree Better: Looking Forward
![First Spouses Convene at Summer Meeting, Join Governor Youngkin in Conversation on Efforts to Raise Awareness about Fentanyl Prevention](https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DEA_OPCK-logoFullColorDistressed-Concrete-150x150.jpg)
First Spouses Convene at Summer Meeting, Join Governor Youngkin in Conversation on Efforts to Raise Awareness about Fentanyl Prevention
Let’s Get Ready
All Americans should have access to education that prepares them for success in life. As the world changes and technology evolves, ensuring all students graduate with the skills and knowledge necessary for success is increasingly critical for our nation’s economic competitiveness.
As Governors, we lead states facing economic opportunities but also challenges, shortages in workforce, skills mismatch, and widening opportunity gaps that limit true economic mobility for Americans. We must take these indicators as a call to action.
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![Governors Support Mental Health Awareness Month](https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1in5-150x150.png)
Governors Support Mental Health Awareness Month
![Governors Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk on Housing](https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/realtors_GovGianforte_1920-150x150.jpg)
Governors Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk on Housing
![2023-2024 Academic Supports and Student and School Staff Well-Being Project](https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AdobeStock_656223427-150x150.jpg)
2023-2024 Academic Supports and Student and School Staff Well-Being Project
![Governors Implement: On the Road to Infrastructure in Kansas (Part II)](https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024_KS_Infra2-150x150.jpg)
Governors Implement: On the Road to Infrastructure in Kansas (Part II)
![Recognizing Fentanyl Awareness Day](https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/fentanyl_awareness_2024-150x150.jpg)
Recognizing Fentanyl Awareness Day
![Spotlighting Maine’s Efforts to Strengthen Education for Students, Families and Schools Across the State](https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Maine_DOE-150x150.jpg)
Spotlighting Maine’s Efforts to Strengthen Education for Students, Families and Schools Across the State
![State Considerations for the 42 CFR Part 8 Rule](https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/gr2_lrg-150x150.jpg)
State Considerations for the 42 CFR Part 8 Rule
![Healing Divides Through Volunteerism and Service](https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/deseret_service-150x150.jpg)
Healing Divides Through Volunteerism and Service
![Governors Continue Exploring Innovative Methods to Scale Youth Apprenticeship](https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AdobeStock_286571881-150x150.jpeg)
Governors Continue Exploring Innovative Methods to Scale Youth Apprenticeship
![The Emerging Field of Behavioral Health Paraprofessionals](https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/paraprofessionals-150x150.jpg)
The Emerging Field of Behavioral Health Paraprofessionals
![Governors Innovate to Spur Skills-Based Hiring](https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024Apr_SkillsCommentary-150x150.jpg)
Governors Innovate to Spur Skills-Based Hiring
![State and Local Electric Vehicle Workforce Collaborative Kickoff Convening](https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ev_room-150x150.jpg)
State and Local Electric Vehicle Workforce Collaborative Kickoff Convening
PAST NGA CHAIRS INITIATIVES
- 2023-2024
Gov. Spencer Cox’s Initiative
Disagree Better - 2022-2023
Gov. Phil Murphy’s Initiative
Strengthening Youth Mental Health - 2021-2022
Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s Initiative
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