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NGA statement regarding 530A Accounts Auto-Enrollment
National Governors Association Chair Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Vice Chair Indiana Governor Mike Braun today issued the following statement regarding 530A Accounts Auto-Enrollment “We applaud the Administration for taking ...
Addressing the Cost of Care: Child Care Access and Affordability
Across the country, Governors are working to bring down the cost of living for everyday Americans, and improving child care access and affordability remains a key priority in those efforts ...
Briefing on State and Local Law Enforcement Coordination
On Thursday, September 17th, the National Governors Association (NGA) hosted its monthly briefing for the Criminal Justice Policy Advisors (CJPA) network and the Consortium of Governors’ Public Safety Executives. The ...
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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Postsecondary Strategies for COVID-19
Postsecondary education in states is a complicated ecosystem that connects oversight of adult basic education, workforce training programs, veterans’ programs, ...
COVID-19 Responses in the Juvenile Justice System
As the number of COVID-19 cases increases, governors are taking action to limit the spread of this disease, including coordinating ...
CARES Act & Emergency Appropriations for Coronavirus Health Response and Agency Operations: Workforce Provisions Summary and Analysis
Note: Title II of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) contains detailed provisions on the design ...
Law Enforcement and Stay-at-Home Orders
As the number of COVID-19 cases increases, governors are taking action to limit the spread of the disease, including issuing ...
Impacts of COVID-19 on Transportation Operations and Revenue
Governors and their states are on the frontlines of response to the evolving coronavirus pandemic. State transportation agencies are playing ...
Pertinent Higher Education Provisions in the CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) includes an Education Stabilization Fund of $30.75 billion. Funding is ...
Governor Guidance on the Energy Sector During COVID-19 Response
This memo serves to provide guidance to governors on how they can best support and protect the energy industry during ...
Dual Credit in the Time of COVID-19
Students enrolled in dual credit courses are relying upon multiple stakeholders to execute the transition from the classroom to virtual ...
Overview of State Actions on Business Closure and Personal Movement Restrictions in Response to COVID-19
As the number of COVID-19 cases increases, governors are taking action to limit the spread of this disease. Business closures, ...
State Tolling of Statutes of Limitations and Interstate Extraditions During COVID-19
NGA received questions from several states about tolling of statute of limitations and interstate extraditions during the COVID-19 outbreak. The ...
Gubernatorial Actions to Support Medical Surge Capacity
The coronavirus and COVID-19 are spreading across the United States and experts predict significant disruption to the U.S. health care ...
Improving Care and Managing Costs for Dual Eligibles
Highlights From An NGA Roundtable (View/Download) Executive Summary Individuals who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, commonly referred to ...
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