NGA ISSUE LIBRARY
Our nation’s Governors are dedicated to leading bipartisan solutions that improve citizens’ lives. Through NGA, Governors identify priority issues and deal with matters of public policy and governance at the state, national and global levels. NGA teams work side-by-side with state leaders to identify challenges and develop solutions. View NGA products below, filterable by content type and topic.
State Strategies To Address The Impact Of Covid-19 On Maternal And Child Populations: Sustaining Equitable Community Supports
This publication explores strategies Governors and state leaders employed to address the long-standing issues associated with equity in MCH populations ...
State Strategies To Mitigate The Impact Of Housing Instability On Child Welfare Involvement
Family housing instability can both lead to, and prolong, involvement with the child welfare system, a process that can be ...
State Strategies To Address The Impact Of Covid-19 On Maternal And Child Populations: Behavioral Health
This publication explores strategies Governors and state leaders employed to address the longstanding issues associated with behavioral health among the ...
State Strategies To Address The Impact Of COVID-19 On Maternal And Child Populations: Child Care and COVID-19
As Governors continue to address the consequences of the pandemic, policymakers and state leaders can consider how to strengthen the ...
Sustaining Healthcare Workforce Planning and Development Through State and Territory Engagement
(Download) Governors continue to prioritize strengthening states’ and territories’ healthcare workforces. The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (the ...
State Strategies To Address The Impact Of COVID-19 On Maternal And Child Populations: Health And Human Services Workforce
This publication is focused on Governors' strategies to address workforce challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Download) This is the ...
State Strategies To Address The Impact Of COVID-19 On Maternal And Child Populations: COVID-19 Response And Recovery
This publication explores strategies Governors used in their COVID-19 response and ideas for improving future efforts and continued recovery plans ...
Optimizing Federal COVID Relief Funds: State Perspectives on Bolstering Child Care and Early Childhood Systems
States have proven they can build the necessary infrastructure and operations that fully appreciate the business model of the early ...
Issue Brief: Congenital Syphilis
Governors play a crucial role in shaping policies that can effectively address congenital syphilis rates, promoting the health and well-being ...
Leveraging the 2024–2027 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Planning Period to Capitalize on Investment Passed in the 117th Congress: Opportunities for Governors and State Workforce Development Boards
The purpose of this publication is to provide Governors and state workforce development boards with a menu of actionable steps ...
Leading State Approaches and Communication Strategies to Support Health Equity
This brief describes innovative approaches and communication strategies states and territories are using to address health equity needs. (Download) Governors ...
Building Systems for Success: Key Considerations for Youth Apprenticeship System Design
In most states, youth apprenticeship systems are relatively new and are still evolving in response to the needs of students, ...