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.

National Governors Association Leadership Urges Senate to Approve State Stabilization Funding

National Governors Association Leadership Urges Senate to Approve State Stabilization Funding

‘Fight the Virus Together and Make an Economic Recovery a Reality’ Governors Larry Hogan of Maryland, the National Governors Association ...
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20 States Join Network to Identify and Scale Strategies to Help Workers Succeed in a Post-Pandemic Economy

20 States Join Network to Identify and Scale Strategies to Help Workers Succeed in a Post-Pandemic Economy

National Governors Association, American Association of Community Colleges Launch Reskilling and Recovery Network As America’s workers face unprecedented disruptions caused ...
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Governors and Education Leaders Call for Funding and Flexibility to Ensure Student Safety in Fall

Governors and Education Leaders Call for Funding and Flexibility to Ensure Student Safety in Fall

In a letter to congressional leaders, the National Governors Association (NGA) and groups representing state K-12 education agencies, local school ...
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Governors Call on the Administration to Delay Changes to Hospital Reporting Requirements

The National Governors Association, on behalf of the governors in all 55 states and territories, urges the Trump administration to ...
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State, Local Governments Urge Enhanced Federal Health Care Match During COVID-19 Pandemic

Associations representing states, territories, counties, cities and towns call on Congress to provide an enhanced federal share for the Medicaid ...
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Governors Call on the Administration to Renew the Public Health Emergency

Governors Call on the Administration to Renew the Public Health Emergency

The National Governors Association, on behalf of the governors in all 55 states and territories, calls upon the Trump Administration ...
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National Governors Association Issues Guide for Building a Resilient Workforce Amid Technological Disruption

‘State Guide for Preparing the Future Workforce Now’ a Timely Resource as COVID-19 Accelerates Disruption As COVID-19 accelerates disruptions impacting ...
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State and Local Coalition Comes Together to Appeal for Federal Aid as Fiscal Year Ends

As a new fiscal year begins for most state and local governments, a coalition of state and local organizations, business ...
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Governors Discuss Private-Sector Partnerships to Advance Infrastructure Priorities 

Governors Discuss Private-Sector Partnerships to Advance Infrastructure Priorities 

Six governors joined other state officials and private-sector stakeholders to explore partnerships to finance and maintain vital infrastructure, during the ...
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Governors Hail Passage of Great American Outdoors Act

Governors Hail Passage of Great American Outdoors Act

Governors applaud the passage of S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act. This bipartisan legislation will help states to meet ...
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National Governors Association Releases Guidance on Managing Natural Disasters During Pandemic

National Governors Association Releases Guidance on Managing Natural Disasters During Pandemic

Governors Show Bipartisan Leadership in Keeping Public Safe During Concurrent Emergencies As governors continue to lead the bipartisan response to ...
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With Millions of Jobs at Stake, State and Local Government Associations Call on Congress to Approve Aid

With millions of jobs and the economic recovery at stake, the seven leading organizations representing state, territorial and local governments ...
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