NGA CENTER FOR BEST PRACTICES
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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State of the State – 2023
Governors of states, territories and commonwealths are outlining their priorities for 2023 in state of the state or commonwealth addresses, as well as inaugural addresses for new and re-elected Governors ...
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State Strategies to Support Marketplace Plan Enrollment as the Medicaid Continuous Coverage Requirement Winds Down
Just as states have customized their Medicaid programs and State-Based Marketplaces to meet the needs of their populations, they have been developing innovative approaches to prepare for the unwinding of ...
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Membership Monthly – January 2023
Updates from the NGA Membership Team for January 2023. For more about the programs below and a list of upcoming events please email us at: membership@nga.org. Newly Elected Governors NGA ...
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How Governors Can Execute Their Vision for Workforce Development: Policy Levers Available Through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
This brief outlines the menu of policy options Governors have available to them when assessing how to optimize their public workforce system so that it responds to their state or ...
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STRENGTHENING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
The United States faces a nationwide youth mental health crisis. The roots of this crisis existed before COVID-19, but the pandemic has both exacerbated and highlighted the scope of the challenges in addressing this issue. The time is right and the need has never been more apparent to discuss proven and innovative solutions for states.
Governor Phil Murphy’s 2022-2023 Chair’s Initiative will focus on four key pillars to address youth mental health:
- Addressing Prevention And Resilience Building
- Increasing Awareness And Reducing Stigma
- Insuring Access And Affordability Of Quality Treatment And Care
- Training And Supporting Caregivers And Teachers
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Governors’ Health and Humans Services Policy Advisors Institute 2022
The Governors’ Health and Human Services Policy Advisors Institute provided a valuable space for Governors’ advisors, subject matter experts, and ...
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Lessons Learned In Workforce Innovation: How Six States Are Planning to Advance Digital Skills for Equitable Economic Participation
Governors are prioritizing digital skill development across the education and training continuum, from K-12 curriculum to upskilling and reskilling for ...
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State Strategies to Foster Inclusive Apprenticeships for People with Disabilities
Building inclusive apprenticeship programs for people with disabilities is a proven strategy that can lead to strong wages, a pathway ...
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Summer 2022 Workforce Symposium: Engaging Stakeholders to Advance Digital Skills
NGA Workforce Innovation Network state grantees partner with employers to bridge the digital divide and adapt to the digital transformation ...
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Governors Leading on Improving College Completion
Increasing college attainment has a clear impact on not only the lifetime earnings of an individual but also on the ...
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Wrap Up Meeting for the Policy Academy on State Strategies to Improve Care for Stimulant and Polysubstance Use
On September 19-20, 2022, the National Governors Association hosted the Wrap Up Meeting for the Policy Academy on State Strategies ...
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States Convening to Discuss Improving Economic Mobility
From coast to coast, Governors are committed to improving economic mobility outcomes for families in their states and are investing ...
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Strategies for Parent, Family, Student and Community Engagement with K-12 Schools
This webinar discusses strategies to improve parent, family, student and community engagement with K-12 schools. Panelists explain the research in ...
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Agriculture Policy Advisors Network
The Agriculture Policy Advisors Network is a series of monthly calls that connect Governors’ agriculture, fish and wildlife, or natural ...
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Governors’ Education Policy Advisors Institute 2022
Governors’ advisors met in Greensboro, North Carolina to discuss current challenges and state solutions in K-12 education policy. By Seth ...
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State Workforce Leaders Convene in Oklahoma City to Share Best Practices, Common Challenges at Bi-Annual Symposium
State workforce development boards and agencies play a crucial role in driving innovation and best practices that lead to better ...
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Webinar on Programs Designed to Mitigate Gang Reengagement
On September 22nd, 2022, the National Governors Association hosted the virtual webinar on Programs Designed to Mitigate Gang Reengagement. This ...
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Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s Initiative
K-12 Computer Science Education - 2019-2020
Gov. Larry Hogan’s Initiative
Infrastructure: Foundation for Success - 2018-2018
Gov. Steve Bullock’s Initiative
Good Jobs for All Americans - 2017–2018
Gov. Brian Sandoval’s Initiative
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