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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.
Outdoor Recreation Equals Jobs and Economic Growth
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data released today shows that inflation-adjusted ("real") GDP for the outdoor recreation economy increased 18.9 ...
governors and states meet to talk prevention and resilience in youth mental health
On October 18-19, 2022, in Salt Lake City, Utah, National Governors Association (NGA) Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and ...
Digital Equity and the Future of Work: How Six Governors are Advancing Digital Skills for Equitable Economic Participation
Hawai’i, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island brought together interagency teams to develop state plans to close ...
Electric and Alternative Vehicle Infrastructure Summit
On October 13 and 14, the National Governors Association, in partnership with the Office of South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, ...
Supporting Workers with Disabilities by Addressing the Mental and Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage
A lack of psychiatrists, clinical social workers, therapists and other healthcare workers severely limits a state’s ability to serve workers ...
Governors’ Health and Humans Services Policy Advisors Institute 2022
The Governors’ Health and Human Services Policy Advisors Institute provided a valuable space for Governors’ advisors, subject matter experts, and ...
State Strategies to Foster Inclusive Apprenticeships for People with Disabilities
Building inclusive apprenticeship programs for people with disabilities is a proven strategy that can lead to strong wages, a pathway ...
Summer 2022 Workforce Symposium: Engaging Stakeholders to Advance Digital Skills
NGA Workforce Innovation Network state grantees partner with employers to bridge the digital divide and adapt to the digital transformation ...
Governors Leading on Improving College Completion
Increasing college attainment has a clear impact on not only the lifetime earnings of an individual but also on the ...
States Convening to Discuss Improving Economic Mobility
From coast to coast, Governors are committed to improving economic mobility outcomes for families in their states and are investing ...
Governors’ Education Policy Advisors Institute 2022
Governors’ advisors met in Greensboro, North Carolina to discuss current challenges and state solutions in K-12 education policy. By Seth ...
State Workforce Leaders Convene in Oklahoma City to Share Best Practices, Common Challenges at Bi-Annual Symposium
State workforce development boards and agencies play a crucial role in driving innovation and best practices that lead to better ...
