NGA Center for Best Practices
NGA Center for Best Practices teams develop innovative solutions to today’s most pressing public policy challenges. The NGA Center is the only research and development firm that directly serves the nation’s Governors.
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Governors at Work During National Apprenticeship Week
This week, governors across the country are joining employers, educators and workers to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, running April 26 through May 2, 2026. This weeklong celebration highlights the transformative ...
Governor’s Energy Priorities in 2026
State of the state addresses are important annual traditions for many governors, providing an opportunity for governors to communicate directly with their constituents and set the tone for the year’s ...
2026 Broadband Leaders Workshop
On April 21–22, the National Governors Association convened public and private sector leaders in Alexandria, Virginia for its fifth annual Broadband Leaders Workshop. Over the two days, broadband officials from ...
Reigniting the American Dream
Every American should have the opportunity to build a life of purpose, to strengthen their community, and to help shape a nation defined not only by prosperity, but by potential realized. Yet across our very diverse states, too many people have lost faith in this opportunity. They’ve faced too many obstacles, encountered too many closed doors, and given up the hope of a brighter future. We can do better.
Reigniting the American Dream is more than an initiative. It’s an invitation for every U.S. governor to take action.
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Center for Best Practices Library
On the Road Again: Critical First Steps Taken Toward Surface Transportation Reauthorization
The EPW Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 (STRA-21) is a first critical step to Congress reauthorizing the surface transportation ...
State Solutions for Supporting the Return to Work and Filling Open Jobs
As the economic recovery picks up, governors and state leaders are identifying and addressing barriers that keep their workforce from ...
Broadband Federal Funding Programs
This resource covers federal funding grant programs that have a discreet allocation of funding and are distributed to state and ...
Getting #VaxToNormal
Governors met with the White House to share best practices and innovations in improving access to COVID-19 vaccines, building confidence, ...
Governor Action Related to Law Enforcement and Policing
In response to public calls for policing reforms and in the wake of recent high-profile civilian deaths due to the ...
Stormwater Funding Equity Roundtable
This expert's roundtable brought together state officials from the Delaware River Basin states and national and regional policy experts to ...
Promising Practices to Reduce Maternal Mortality in New Jersey
Nurture NJ is an umbrella that breaks down silos between stakeholders, bringing them together to tackle issues related to maternal ...
State of the States – 2021
Governors of states, territories and commonwealths are outlining their priorities for 2021 in state of the state or commonwealth addresses, ...
State Plans for Accelerating Student Learning: A Preliminary Analysis
Governors and state chiefs are moving quickly to develop plans that include a range of new strategies, targeted interventions and ...
State Strategies to Increase Land Conservation and Recreational Access
A discussion of the 30x30 goal and detail how states can partner with non-profits to enhance land conservation and stewardship ...
Phased Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccines: State and Territorial Approaches
This table provides information on state and territorial plans for phased allocation of COVID-19 vaccines. As initial supply of COVID-19 ...
NGA-NARUC GridEx VI Webinar
On this webinar, participants learned about GridEx VI - the biennial energy security exercise hosted by the North American Electric ...
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