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 Registered Apprenticeship to Build a Thriving and Inclusive Economy
Ensuring that every resident can get into well-paying, stable careers through accessible, affordable education and training is a top priority ...

Elevating Opportunities for Innovation: Education Leadership in Colorado and Ohio
Conversations with education leaders in Colorado and Ohio co-hosted by the National Governors Association and Chiefs for Change. This two-part ...

Strategies for Supporting Students with Unique Needs During & Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic
This series of webinars explores strategies for supporting students with unique needs as they recover from disrupted school years. Panelists ...

Entrepreneurship Initiatives For Recovery and Growth
This webinar series highlights state initiatives that promote entrepreneurship as a strategy for expanding access to economic opportunity and supporting ...

2021 State of Computer Science Education Report
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s NGA Chairman’s Initiative aims to expand access to K-12 computer science education across the United States ...

Nuclear Learning Collaborative Series
A four-part educational and planning workshop series for Governors’ advisors and state leaders to provide key nuclear energy policy and ...

SNAP E&T Action Lab
This Action Lab focused on leveraging Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) to expand access to and ...

Lessons Learned from Afterschool and Summer Learning and Enrichment in 2021
This webinar highlights lessons learned for afterschool and summer learning programs during the pandemic and Summer 2021. Panelists offer recommendations ...

State Policy Levers to Support Principal Pipelines
In this webinar, Dr. Paul Manna of William and Mary shares findings from his new report, How Can State Policy ...

Strategies for Reengaging Students During and Beyond The COVID-19 Pandemic
This webinar explores strategies for Governors to help school districts in addressing chronic absenteeism and reengaging students as they continue ...

Leveraging State Revolving Funds for Green Infrastructure Projects
States have an opportunity to use State Revolving Funds (SRF’s) to invest in nature-based infrastructure to improve water quality, mitigate ...

Electricity Markets – Current Events
This webinar explores the impacts of recent FERC decisions on state energy priorities and emerging electricity market trends, including potential ...