Infrastructure
Infrastructure is the foundation states are built upon. It impacts everything from economic development and global competitiveness to our quality of life, safety, environment, and resiliency. Governors have taken action to enhance infrastructure, including creating new and increasing existing funding streams, advancing public-private partnerships, addressing regulatory delays, improving transparency, and promoting innovation.
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NGA Convenes Infrastructure Leaders to Explore Innovative Delivery Approaches, Public-Private Partnerships
Infrastructure Coordinators Workshop brings together infrastructure leaders from 20 states and territories New York City – The National Governors Association (NGA) this week hosted its twice-yearly Infrastructure Coordinators Workshop. Over ...
NGA Statement on Permitting Reform
The National Governors Association today released the following statement, from NGA CEO Brandon Tatum, on the introduction of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026: “The National Governors ...
Permitting Reform
America’s energy problem is not resources, it is speed. Governors from both parties have united behind a package of commonsense permitting reforms to build the infrastructure the country needs faster, ...
Building the Infrastructure America Needs
Infrastructure works best when no one notices it. Clean water flows from the tap, goods move efficiently across highways and rails, and high-speed internet connects families to opportunity, all without ...
NGA’s Spring 2026 Infrastructure Coordinator Workshop
A Focus on What Comes Next for States and Territories After the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act On May 19-20, the National Governors Association (NGA) hosted its 11th Infrastructure Coordinator ...
National Governors Association Infrastructure Workshop Explores What’s Next for Investment, Permitting and Partnerships
As the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act expires, leaders from 21 states collaborate with EPA, DOT to sustain infrastructure investment momentum Washington, D.C. – The National Governors Association (NGA) this ...
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Infrastructure Implementation Resources
As Governors lead on implementing the historic bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the National Governors Association will be continuing to provide timely and actionable resources, create opportunities for Governors and their staff to convene and collaborate, and maintain relationships with critical federal, state, local, and private sector stakeholders.
Principles for National Infrastructure Investment
Infrastructure is the foundation states are built upon. It impacts everything from economic development and global competitiveness, to our quality of life, safety, environment and resiliency. Governors have taken action to enhance infrastructure, including creating new and increasing existing funding streams, advancing public private partnerships, addressing regulatory delays, improving transparency and promoting innovation.
Meet the Team
- Glenn Grimshaw, Policy Director
- Alex Sherwood, Policy Coordinator
Initiatives
Infrastructure: Foundation For Success was the 2019-2020 Chair’s Initiative of Gov. Larry Hogan.
Infrastructure Library
NGA Convenes Infrastructure Leaders to Explore Innovative Delivery Approaches, Public-Private Partnerships
Infrastructure Coordinators Workshop brings together infrastructure leaders from 20 states and territories New York City – The National Governors Association (NGA) this week hosted its twice-yearly Infrastructure Coordinators Workshop. Over ...
NGA Statement on Permitting Reform
The National Governors Association today released the following statement, from NGA CEO Brandon Tatum, on the introduction of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026: “The National Governors ...
Permitting Reform
America’s energy problem is not resources, it is speed. Governors from both parties have united behind a package of commonsense permitting reforms to build the infrastructure the country needs faster, ...
Building the Infrastructure America Needs
Infrastructure works best when no one notices it. Clean water flows from the tap, goods move efficiently across highways and rails, and high-speed internet connects families to opportunity, all without ...
NGA’s Spring 2026 Infrastructure Coordinator Workshop
A Focus on What Comes Next for States and Territories After the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act On May 19-20, the National Governors Association (NGA) hosted its 11th Infrastructure Coordinator ...
National Governors Association Infrastructure Workshop Explores What’s Next for Investment, Permitting and Partnerships
As the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act expires, leaders from 21 states collaborate with EPA, DOT to sustain infrastructure investment momentum Washington, D.C. – The National Governors Association (NGA) this ...
NGA Convenes Broadband Leaders to Promote Workforce and Community Development in States and Territories
Gov. Spanberger addresses national gathering of state broadband officials, federal partners and internet service providers Alexandria, Va. – The National Governors Association (NGA) this week convened leadership across public and ...
States’ Role in Addressing Foreign Threats in U.S. Critical Energy Infrastructure Sectors
This issue brief examines the vulnerabilities of critical energy infrastructure sectors and assets to foreign threats and identify possible actions to address those vulnerabilities. (Download) Executive Summary The safety and ...
How States are Protecting Critical Energy Infrastructure Information
Protecting the electric grid is becoming more complex as the size of the grid continues to grow, and cybersecurity threats are increasing in number and becoming more sophisticated. To meet ...
The State of Infrastructure: Governors 2026 Priorities
Infrastructure forms the invisible backbone of modern civilization, enabling everything from the water that flows through our taps to the electricity powering our devices, the roads connecting our communities, and ...
Red Tape and Rising Demand: Governors Talk Energy
At the 2026 Winter Meeting, Politico reporter Josh Siegel moderated a discussion with Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong, U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and ...
Utilizing Existing Right-of-Way to Deploy Transmission and other Linear Infrastructure
On November 4, 2025, the National Governors Association (NGA) convened a roundtable to discuss key issues and solutions associated with utilizing transportation right-of-way (ROW) for energy transmission, fiberoptics, and other ...
