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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.

Governors Applaud Bipartisan Cooperation on Opioids, Urge Further Action by Congress

Governors Applaud Bipartisan Cooperation on Opioids, Urge Further Action by Congress

WASHINGTON—Today the National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Governor Steve Bullock and Vice Chair Governor Larry Hogan sent a letter to ...
Opioid Crisis Legislation

Opioid Crisis Legislation

Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer regarding passage of legislation geared toward combatting ...

2018 Policy Institute for Governors’ Human Services Advisors

The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) Economic Opportunity Division hosted a multi-state Policy Institute as a ...
NGA Releases Strategies for States on Pharmaceuticals

NGA Releases Strategies for States on Pharmaceuticals

WASHINGTON — Today the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) released Public Health Crises and Pharmaceutical Interventions: ...
Public Health Crises and Pharmaceutical Interventions: Improving Access While Ensuring Fiscal Sustainability

Public Health Crises and Pharmaceutical Interventions: Improving Access While Ensuring Fiscal Sustainability

The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) released Public Health Crises and Pharmaceutical Interventions: Improving Access While ...

In-State Water Energy Nexus Retreat

August 3 | St. Paul, MN  The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) hosted the second Water ...

Governors Commend Final Passage of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act

As commanders-in-chief of their respective National Guards, governors truly understand the critical importance of the annual passage of the NDAA, which helps ...
Governors Staying Ahead of the Energy Innovation Curve

Governors Staying Ahead of the Energy Innovation Curve

Governors will play a key role in preparing their states for a smooth energy transition. They can work alongside other ...

Governors Applaud Signing of New Job Training Law

Congress’ Work to Revamp Perkins Will Boost Education Innovation ...

STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment

Letter to Senators John Thune and Bill Nelson from the National Governors Association, National Conference of State Legislatures, National Association ...

Innovation, International Cooperation and the Future of Work Take Center Stage at the 2018 NGA Summer Meeting

WASHINGTON—Last week, 21 governors, their staff, policy experts, international leaders and business executives met in Santa Fe, N.M., for the ...
Governors: Passage of Perkins Reauthorization a Win for States and Students

Governors: Passage of Perkins Reauthorization a Win for States and Students

New law will help governors connect education to workforce needs ...