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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Northeast Regional Project Delivery Workshop
On Thursday, April 4 and Friday, April 5, 2024, NGA held its Northeast Regional Project Delivery Workshop in Philadelphia. This convening, which was hosted in partnership with Pennsylvania Governor Josh ...
NGA Convenes Network of Governors’ Infrastructure Implementation Coordinators
Fresh off NGA’s 2024 Winter Meeting, the organization pulled together the latest in a series of workshops for Governors’ Infrastructure Implementation Coordinators. Marking two years since the first in-person meeting ...
NGA Sends Letter Outlining WRDA Priorities
The Honorable Tom CarperChairmanCommittee on the Environment and Public WorksUnited States Senate513 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510 The Honorable Sam GravesChairmanCommittee on Transportation and InfrastructureUnited States House of Representatives1135 ...
Governors Implement: On The Road To Infrastructure In West Virginia
On Wednesday, February 28, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice assembled members of his cabinet and key state, local, and federal officials for a day-long meeting on infrastructure investment in West ...
State Resource Center: Innovative Infrastructure Funding, Financing and Delivery
Governors across the country are exploring the use of alternative infrastructure delivery models and innovative funding and financing approaches to deploy a wide range of infrastructure projects in their states ...
December 2023 Quarterly Infrastructure Coordinator Workshop
On December 12 and 13, 2023, the National Governors Association (NGA) hosted its sixth Quarterly Infrastructure Coordinator Workshop in Washington, D.C. This convening brought together Governors’ Infrastructure Coordinators and Energy ...
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IIJA 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
- Thomas Curtin, Program Director
- Richard Lukas, Legislative Director
- Glenn Grimshaw, Senior Policy Analyst
- Alexis Howard, Legislative Associate
- Henry Ashley, Policy Coordinator
Initiatives
Infrastructure: Foundation For Success was the 2019-2020 Chair’s Initiative of Gov. Larry Hogan.
Infrastructure Library
How Extreme Weather Trends Impact Transportation Networks
In both incremental and dramatic ways, extreme weather is threatening our nation’s transportation networks. Devastating disasters, including hurricanes, floods, and wildfires, can cause billions of dollars in damage to roads, ...
A Conversation with the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo leads a conversation with U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, February 9th at the National Governors Association 2020 Winter Meeting. View Full Playlist ...
A Discussion On Broadband Access And Education
In this session Montana Governor Steve Bullock and Colorado Governor Jared Polis stress the importance of reliable broadband access for all areas of their states to support education and economic ...
NGA 2020 Winter Meeting
The NGA Winter Meeting provides a forum for governors and other state leaders to discuss policy successes and best practices, to engage with experts and leaders from the private sector, ...
Protecting America’s Competitive Edge Through Infrastructure Modernization
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan discusses protecting America’s competitive edge through infrastructure modernization with Diane Leopold from Dominion Energy, Doug Peterson from S&P Global, and Sara Rhoads from Amazon Global Air ...
Best Practices Across Borders: Lessons From Canada On Infrastructure Challenges And Successes
At the National Governors Association 2020 Winter Meeting on February 8th in Washington, the premiers of five Canadian provinces joined Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to share best practices in infrastructure ...
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo – Making Progress Happen
NGA’s Vice Chair, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, addresses the National Governors Association 2020 Winter Meeting on infrastructure renewal in New York State. Recorded February 8th in Washington, D.C. View ...
Utah Governor Gary Herbert – Making Progress Happen
Utah Governor Gary Herbert examines the connections between economic prosperity and public health in his state. Recorded February 8th at the National Governors Assocation 2020 Winter Meeting. View Full Playlist ...
Infrastructure Stakeholder Summit III: Enhancing Efficiency – Eliminating Red Tape and Integrating Smart Technology
San Francisco, CA | January 21-22, 2020 Infrastructure policy and technology experts from across the country will join the National Governors Association (NGA) in San Francisco, California, for the third ...
New Advisor Bootcamp and Annual Water Policy Institute
Annapolis, MD | Dec. 2-3, 2019 The 2019 Water Policy Institute featured innovative policies and approaches along with cross-cutting issues such as health challenges with PFAs and the nexus of ...
Coalition Letter on Repealing the $7.6 billion FAST Act Rescission of Highway Contract Authority
November 14, 2019 The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, United States SenateThe Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Democratic Leader, United States SenateThe Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, United States House of RepresentativesThe ...
In Detroit, Governors Share Lessons on Securing Vital Infrastructure
National Governors Association Summit Convenes Leaders of Maryland, Michigan, Tennessee (Top left) Governors Bill Lee (Tennessee), Gretchen Whitmer (Michigan) and Larry Hogan (Maryland) take questions from reporters at the National ...
