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.
Leveraging Data to Unleash Innovation & Curb the Opioid Epidemic
In the complex fight against the opioid overdose epidemic, states can use data to identify critical needs, direct resources and ...
Emerging Trends in the Evolving Opioid Epidemic
While the opioid overdose epidemic justifiably dominates national and state-level headlines, a significant issue is re-emerging for governors and policymakers ...
Opioid Reference Guide for New Administrations
Developed by the NGA Center through a survey and extensive consultation with senior state officials and other national experts, our ...
Improving the Health and Well-Being of the Nation’s Aging Population: Considerations for Governors
Improving the Health and Well-Being of the Nation’s Aging Population: Considerations for Governors provides considerations for governors and state leaders ...
Rural Prosperity Through the Arts & Creative Sector
A partnership between NGA Solutions, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies ...
Gubernatorial Education Policy Transition Memo
Summary The gubernatorial education policy transition memo and executive summary entitled "Leveraging Transition: Ten Ways for New Governors to Advance ...
NGA releases Expert Roundtable Report on Integrating and Advancing Prenatal to Age 3 Policies
The National Governors Association (NGA) released a report from the June 5, 2018 expert roundtable in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The roundtable ...
Using Emergency Declarations to Address the Opioid Epidemic
The white paper is a result of a roundtable discussion that was held last fall with states that had declared ...
States Expand Employment and Training Opportunities for People with Disabilities
This white paper was developed by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) as part of its ...
Public Health Crises and Pharmaceutical Interventions: Improving Access While Ensuring Fiscal Sustainability
The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) released Public Health Crises and Pharmaceutical Interventions: Improving Access While ...
Governors Staying Ahead of the Energy Innovation Curve
Governors will play a key role in preparing their states for a smooth energy transition. They can work alongside other ...
NGA Releases Roadmaps for Governors on Transportation and Energy Innovation
SANTA FE—The National Governors Association (NGA) released two new policy roadmaps at the 2018 NGA Summer Meeting in Santa Fe, ...
