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.

Cybersecurity

With rapidly evolving and increasingly complex cyber incidents on the rise, governors support a comprehensive approach to protect critical infrastructure ...

Armed Forces

Governors strongly appreciate the efforts and sacrifices made by the men and women of the armed forces — active duty, ...

Veterans Affairs

Governors strongly support providing services to our nation’s veterans and their families and urge the federal government to work with ...

Immigration

Governors urge Congress and the Administration to enact immigration reform that strengthens the economy and our communities and secures our ...

Environmental Protection

The nation’s governors are committed to protecting public health and conserving the environment ...

Domestic Energy

Governors call on Congress to supplement state efforts by promoting federal policies that encourage environmentally responsible, secure, efficient and affordable ...

Natural Resources

The nation’s governors are concerned about the growing challenges facing both state and federal agencies in managing and protecting our ...

Early Education Takes Center Stage At Governors’ Opening Session

WASHINGTON—At the opening session of the National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting, governors discussed early childhood education and its importance ...

Testimony – FEMA Recommendations

STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD Captain Chris A. Kelenske Deputy State Director/Commander Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division Michigan State Police ...

In Tight Fiscal Environment, States Focus on Infrastructure Financing

WASHINGTON—The National Governors Association (NGA), in conjunction with 10 other state and local groups, has issued State and Local Fiscal Facts: ...

Opening Workshop on Policy Academy on Power Sector Modernization

February 1-3, 2017 | San Diego, CA The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) held an opening ...

Governors Comment On Congressional Review of Education Regulations

WASHINGTON—The National Governors Association (NGA) today released the following statement on Congressional Review Act disapproval resolutions blocking final regulations on ...