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.
NGA 2021 Winter Meeting
On February 25, 2021 NGA held a Virtual Winter Meeting. Governors met to discuss issues around public health and economic ...
The Road Ahead: A Summary of State Economic Recovery Agendas
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis have posed exceptional challenges for states. This brief summarizes the proactive economic recovery ...
Executive Committee Letter to President Regarding Vaccine Distribution Process
February 15, 2021President Joseph R. Biden Jr.The White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20500Dear Mr. President:The nation’s Governors again congratulate ...
National Governors Association Chair Andrew M. Cuomo and Vice Chair Asa Hutchinson Statement on Meeting With President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
New York Governor and National Governors Association Chairman Andrew M. Cuomo and Arkansas Governor and NGA Vice Chairman Asa Hutchinson ...
COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Resources
Communication is a critical component of successful distribution, administration, and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines. Governors recognize the importance of effective ...
A Strong National Economy Depends on Strong States and Territories
Topline Through prudent fiscal management and due to fundamental strengths in the broader economy, states and territories have so far ...
Supporting A Trained Direct Care Workforce In Facility Settings During And After The Covid-19 Pandemic
The direct care workforce is a critical component of a well-functioning health system. These occupations are reliable entry points into ...
Rethinking Occupational Licensing After COVID-19: The Governor’s Role
The Occupational Licensing Final Report: Assessing State Policies and Practices highlights lessons learned from the consortiums’ work with 16 states ...
Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19
This memo describes: What current unemployment assistance flexibilities exist under the CARES Act and Continued Assistance Act; What presidential actions ...
How to Support the National Guard As It Supports the Needs of the Nation
Given all that the Guard has done and continues to do for this nation, the federal and state governments should ...
State COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
Governors of states and territories, working in close collaboration with local partners, have responsibility for a wide array of activities ...
A Case Study Of The Michigan Coronavirus Task Force On Racial Disparities
This case study draws its key findings from the Michigan Coronavirus Racial Disparities Interim Report and other sources to explore ...
