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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.

Rural Health: A Strategic Opportunity for Governors

Rural Health: A Strategic Opportunity for Governors

Rural communities are foundational to the nation’s health and economy. With nearly 60 million people living in rural America, these ...
NGA Convenes State Workforce Leaders in Montana to Advance Pathways to Work, Unlock Economic Opportunity, and Harness the Power of AI

NGA Convenes State Workforce Leaders in Montana to Advance Pathways to Work, Unlock Economic Opportunity, and Harness the Power of AI

The NGA Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) hosted its Biannual Workforce Development Policy Institute in Billings, Montana from August ...
Governors Leading on Job Creation and Skills Development

Governors Leading on Job Creation and Skills Development

Governors want everyone in their states to have a shot at living their own American Dream. That means not only ...
Highlighting America’s History & Strengthening Civic Engagement

Highlighting America’s History & Strengthening Civic Engagement

The country’s First Spouses gathered in Colorado Springs during the 2025 NGA Summer Meeting to focus on ways Governors and ...
Six States Selected to Participate in NGA Youth Apprenticeship Policy Academy

Six States Selected to Participate in NGA Youth Apprenticeship Policy Academy

National Governors Association to work with Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, and Washington to help them develop and ...
Permitting Progress

Permitting Progress

“Permitting reform is one of those issues where both Republicans and Democrats recognize the problem, we largely agree on solutions, ...
Bipartisanship Is Alive, and We Governors Are Proving It

Bipartisanship Is Alive, and We Governors Are Proving It

At a time when many Americans feel disillusioned by national politics, we offer this reminder: Governors still lead. Governors still ...
Unlocking Opportunities to Achieve the American Dream

Unlocking Opportunities to Achieve the American Dream

At NGA’s Summer Meeting in Colorado Springs, new NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced his 2025-2026 Chair’s Initiative, Reigniting ...
Bipartisan Governors Unite to Reignite the American Dream and Expand Access to Good Jobs

Bipartisan Governors Unite to Reignite the American Dream and Expand Access to Good Jobs

WASHINGTON – Today, National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Vice Chair Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced ...
Proposed Federal Funding Changes to State and Territory Early Childhood Care and Education Systems

Proposed Federal Funding Changes to State and Territory Early Childhood Care and Education Systems

On July 23rd, NGA hosted the monthly meeting of the Human Services Advisors Network, which featured presentations on collateral repercussions ...
2025 Governors’ Legal Counsel Convening

2025 Governors’ Legal Counsel Convening

The 2025 Governors’ Legal Counsel Convening was held on June 25-27 in Coronado, California. Hosted by the National Governors Association, ...
Governor Polis Collaborates with Education Leaders

Governor Polis Collaborates with Education Leaders

Experts Weigh In on the Education Roadmap for Governors Washington, D.C. – Former NGA Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis unveiled ...
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