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 ...

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.

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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.

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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.

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Infrastructure Library

Surface Transportation Reauthorization

The Honorable James Inhofe Chairman, Committee on Environment & Public Works U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Bill Shuster Chairman, Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure U.S. House of Representatives ...

Surface Transportation Reauthorization

The Honorable Paul Ryan Speaker U.S. House of Representatives H-232, The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Bill Shuster Chair, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure U.S. House of Representatives 2251 ...

Surface Transportation Reauthorization

The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Harry Reid Minority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable John Boehner Speaker of the House ...

Highway Trust Fund – Big 7

The Honorable John Boehner Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Republican Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable ...

Testimony – Surface Transportation Reauthorization

Statement of The Honorable Pat McCrory, Governor of North Carolina & Member, Executive Committee National Governors Association Before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure On "Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill: ...

Testimony – Surface Transportation Reauthorization

Statement of The Honorable Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama Vice Chair, Economic Development and Commerce Committee, National Governors Association Before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee On “The Importance ...

Municipal Broadband Networks

Ms. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary Office of the Secretary Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W., Room TW-A325 Washington, D.C. 20554 RE: WCB Docket Nos. 14-115 and 14-116 (Seeking Preemption ...

Highway Trust Fund – Big 7

The Honorable John Boehner Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Harry Reid Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable ...

Highway Trust Fund

The Honorable Harry Reid Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable John Boehner Speaker of ...

Primary Freight Network Designation

U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE W12 - 140 Washington, DC 20590 Governors were encouraged that the 2012 surface transportation bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the ...

Testimony – Surface Transportation Reauthorization

Statement of The Honorable Mary Fallin, Governor of Oklahoma & Chair, National Governors Association before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on “Building the Foundation for Surface Transportation Reauthorization” January ...

How States and Territories Fund Transportation: An Overview of Traditional and Nontraditional Strategies

This report provides states with an overview of traditional funding mechanisms, profiles of new and innovative programs at work in the United States and overseas, and a summary of each ...

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Principles for National Infrastructure Investment

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