NGA is working with Governors to assist them as they work to address bias and disparate impacts experienced by low-income communities and people of color in the criminal justice system, health care and other policy areas.
Resources
Achieving Progress Toward Health Equity Using Race and Ethnicity Data
By improving the availability of and reducing the inconsistencies with race and ethnicity data, states can better understand inequities exacerbated by COVID-19 and develop effective public health interventions. (View/Download) Introduction ...
Broadband Affordability Resources
Governors are championing new and improved strategies, from leveraging federal resources to launching new programs and partnerships, immediately increasing the affordability of internet services and permanently creating a more affordable ...
Leveraging State Revolving Funds for Green Infrastructure Projects
States have an opportunity to use State Revolving Funds (SRF’s) to invest in nature-based infrastructure to improve water quality, mitigate flood risks, and improve the health of people and ecosystems ...
Building State Capacity to Facilitate Equitable Access to Testing and Treatment for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STDs and TB
This paper includes considerations and approaches to promote equity and improve public health capacity to prevent, detect and respond to HIV, viral hepatitis, STDs and TB during the public health ...
Equity and Policy Preparedness During Public Health Emergencies
Emergencies, by definition, occur suddenly and without warning. Whether the situation involves an infectious disease like the current COVID-19 pandemic—or a natural disaster like the brutal hurricanes of recent years—these ...
Advancing Equitable Access to and Success in Work-Based Learning
The economic and societal instability from COVID-19 revealed the inequities in our education and workforce systems and forced policymakers to go to extraordinary lengths to ensure that programs remained accessible ...
Partnering With Tribal Nations For Covid-19 Vaccinations: A Case Study Of Alaska
Alaskan tribal communities and state leaders adapted existing vaccination infrastructure for co-leadership, communication, problem solving, and health care across a challenging landscape to support their COVID-19 response. (View/Download) Introduction Alaska’s ...
Creating a More Equitable Workforce System: Opportunities for Governors and States
This brief outlines eight strategies to promote equity throughout the reemployment and workforce service delivery process. (Download) The COVID-19 pandemic illuminated many inequities historically imbedded in American healthcare, workforce, and ...
Promoting Employment for People With Disabilities Through Statewide Coordination
This guide describes how a collaborative planning process can improve support for workers with disabilities by better coordinating State services. (View/Download) Expanding access to education, training, and high-quality employment opportunities ...
A Case Study of The Virginia Covid-19 Equity Leadership Task Force And Health Equity Working Group
This case study is part of a series that features innovative state practices to address health equity in COVID-19 response across the country. (Download) The Commonwealth of Virginia has integrated ...
