NGA 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.
State of the State: Criminal Justice and Public Safety Priorities
Governors’ 2022 State of the State speeches highlighted various efforts to address a myriad of criminal justice and public safety ...
Governors Implement: Broadband, Workforce Innovation and Digital Equity
How Governors are Advancing Workforce Innovation, Broadband Access and Digital Skills in America’s Workforce. By Rachael Stephens and Katherine Ash ...
NGA Hosts its Fourth Annual Outdoor Recreation Learning Network Meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas
Governors across the country recognize the importance of outdoor recreation and are uniquely positioned to support its growth through state ...
Advance STEM education in bipartisan innovation and competition legislation
Republican and Democratic Governors alike understand that K-12 computer science education is critical to American competitiveness and security. By Governor ...
State efforts to expand the healthcare workforce
Governors have celebrated the healthcare workforce and called for an increased focus on their recruitment and retention, as well as ...
States Bolster Transportation Workforce through Apprenticeship Programs
The National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices is working with four states – Connecticut, Idaho, Oregon and North ...
Governors Leading on Supporting Student Loan Borrowers
Governors will continue to provide borrowers in their states with resources and guardrails that promote successful repayment and leverage student ...
State of the States: Student and School Staff Health and Wellness
During their State of the State addresses in 2022, Governors highlighted the need for increased social, emotional, mental, and behavioral ...
Addressing the Dearth of Digital Skills Data: Opportunities for States
Governors are working to address the digital skill divide and upskill local workforces for the future. by Katherine Ash States ...
White House Infrastructure Webinars
The White House is hosting a series of webinars for implementation stakeholders to provide an in-depth look into the programs ...
Governors’ 2022 Health Priorities
Governors have put forth defined plans and made their vision for improving the health of their state or territory clear ...
Help Wanted: Building a Pipeline to Address the Children’s Mental Health Provider Workforce Shortage
There is no silver bullet for the mental health crisis but reducing workforce shortages of these critical providers can go ...
