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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Transportation Electrification: States Rev Up
Governors and states more broadly are pivotal in the ongoing transformation of the transportation sector to one that is increasingly ...
Governor Larry Hogan NGA Chair’s Initiative Infrastructure Stakeholder Summit
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan kicked off the first of four stakeholder summits in Boston, as part of his 2019-20 NGA ...
Infrastructure Stakeholder Summit I: Getting to Work: Relieving Congestion to Boost Economic Competitiveness
As the first of four stakeholder summits in support of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s 2019- 2020 NGA Chair’s Initiative, this ...
2019 NGA Transportation Policy Institute
The National Governors Association’s (NGA) first annual Transportation Policy Institute is a unique event that brings together governors’ transportation policy ...
Experts Roundtable on Energy Cybersecurity Coordination and Information Sharing among State, Federal and Utility Officials
NGA's Energy, Infrastructure & Environment team hosted an expert’s roundtable on Aug. 15 in Washington, D.C., on the topic of ...
Entrepreneurship in States
This webinar describes several dynamic events and activities taking place in Washington, D.C., and a variety of places around the ...
Housing Resilience: Best Practices for States on Resilient Planning & Recovery
This white paper is informed by perspectives from a roundtable on enhancing housing resilience that NGA hosted in January 2019 ...
Bidders Call/Webinar: NGA-Pew Policy Academy on Business Regulations
Speakers discussed the importance of state business regulations, the policy academy benefits for states, the important Pew research on this ...
Using the Two-Generation Approach to Promote Health and Family Well-Being
During the webinar, state leaders from the Parents and Children Thriving Together: Two-Generation State Policy Network (PACTT Network) shared how ...
A Bridge to Incubating Innovation: Strengthening the Knowledge Exchange & Cross-Sector Collaboration Between Charter & District Schools
August 5-6, 2019 | Nashville, Tennessee Agenda | Participant List | Resources Day 1: Monday, August 5, 2019 Welcoming Remarks ...
Governor’s Action Guide to Achieving Good Jobs for All Americans
This guide is a result of the 2018-2019 NGA Chair’s Initiative Good Jobs for All Americans, led by Montana Governor ...
Protecting Consumers from Surprise Medical Bills
Governors and state legislators are increasingly focused on the impact that surprise medical bills have on consumers. To support governors ...
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