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.
Preparing States for Extreme Electrical Power Grid Outages
The electrical power grid is the backbone of the U.S. economy and society, with most goods and services depending on ...
Governors Help Connect Veterans With Job Opportunities
WASHINGTON—When veterans apply for jobs outside the military, they can often find the process inefficient and cumbersome because of licensing ...
WRDA Reauthorization
The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader U.S. Senate United States Capitol, S-230 Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Harry Reid Minority ...
Accelerating Opportunity for Veterans: A Governor’s Blueprint for Pathways to Veterans’ Civilian Licensing and Certification
Military servicemembers on active duty benefit from extensive training that prepares them to perform in a range of occupations and ...
ESSA Supplement, Not Supplant Recommendations
The Honorable John B. King, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 Docket ID: ...
FirstNet Recommendations
To: FirstNet From: National Governors Association Date: November 2016 Re: Recommendations for Engaging States as Full Partners In June 2016, ...
Opportunities for Governors to Align Electricity Markets with State Energy Goals
Electric utilities are facing a fundamental challenge to their profitability and long-term viability as the business models shaped by state ...
A Review of State Computer Crime Law
The term “cyber crime” is often used in reference to a wide array of criminal acts that use computers, such ...
State Strategies to Scale Quality Work-Based Learning
Industries in every state are struggling to find qualified applicants for jobs, while job seekers too often find they lack ...
Governors Commend Defense Dept. For National Guard Bonus Review
WASHINGTON—The National Governors Association (NGA) today released the following statement on the Pentagon’s decision to cease collecting National Guard enlistment ...
Opportunities for Energy Efficiency to Help States Reduce Costs and Achieve Co-Benefits Under the Clean Power Plan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued state-specific reduction targets for carbon dioxide emissions under the Clean Power Plan (CPP)— established ...
Opportunities for States to Pursue Multistate Compliance Options under the Clean Power Plan
The Clean Power Plan (CPP) — established pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases ...
