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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State of the State – 2026
Governors of America's Commonwealths, States and Territories are outlining their priorities for 2026. To showcase their leadership and priorities for the year ahead, the National Governors Association is collecting their ...
Governors Collaborate to Ensure Regional Energy Affordability
The American economy, communities, public health and national security are all dependent on a reliable, affordable and abundant supply of electricity. Electricity is delivered to consumers through a complicated and ...
Passing the Gavel: Governors Reflect and Chart a Path Forward
Being a Governor is often called the best job in politics: close enough to the people to see the impact of policy, powerful enough to shape outcomes and practical enough ...
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
Rural Health Learning Collaborative: Improving Heart Health in Rural America
March 6-7, 2018 | Washington, DC The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) Health Division hosted a ...
What States Must Consider Before Assuming Clean Water Act §404 Authority to Regulate Alteration of Wetlands
Speakers will address the benefits to states for assuming Clean Water Act §404 authority and the challenges including the need ...
Cybersecurity Newsletters 2018-2021
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Financing an Equitable and High-Quality System: Investing in Early Learning
The National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices Education, Health, and Homeland Security & Public Safety divisions held a ...
State Public Safety and Autonomous Vehicle Technology
Autonomous vehicles have the potential to revolutionize how we move people and goods. As states navigate implementing this new technology, ...
State Strategies to Reduce Highway and Traffic Fatalities and Injuries: A Road Map for States
Summary With 39 states reporting an increase in traffic fatalities in 2016, traffic safety policy, programs and practices remain a ...
Parents and Children Thriving Together: The Role of State Agencies in Crafting a Statewide Two-Generation Strategy
Summary Governors are responsible for ensuring that state government systems meet the needs of low-income families as effectively and efficiently ...
Retreat on Energy Resilience Coordination and Planning in Oregon and Washington
January 31, 2018 | Portland, OR With the increased prevalence of large-scale natural disasters and the threat of a future ...
Addressing Housing Instability Through Systems Alignment and Coordination
Summary Governors are in a unique position to streamline safety net efforts by strengthening cross-system collaboration to serve vulnerable populations ...
GridEx IV State After-Action Workshop
January 23-24, 2018 | Washington, DC Agenda Presentations January 23, 2018 Welcome Remarks and Introductions Speakers: Jeff McLeod, director, Homeland ...
Work-Based Learning Policy Academy Cross-State Meeting
January 17-19, 2018 | Indianapolis, IN The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) hosted a policy academy ...
Governors’ Recommendations for Federal Action to End the Nation’s Opioid Crisis
Opioids continue to fuel the worst drug overdose epidemic in our nation’s history, claiming the lives of 115 individuals every ...
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