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.
K-12 to Postsecondary Transitions During COVID-19: Opportunities for Governors and States
Background During this time of unprecedented educational and economic disruption, governors and state leaders can take steps to ensure equitable ...
Addressing Child Abuse Reporting and Supporting Child Well-Being During COVID-19
Background Many governors have noted widespread concern about reduced reporting of child abuse and neglect during stay-at-home orders related to ...
Delivering Workforce System Employment and Training Services Remotely
Summary Across the United States, American Job Centers (AJCs) provide a range of assistance to jobseekers, students, and businesses. Due ...
State Commerce/Economic Development Actions & Initiatives For COVID-19
Summary This resource details the work that governors and state officials in economic development organizations have done in the wake ...
Economic Recovery Planning & Resources to Support Businesses and Local Communities
Businesses and economies across the world are feeling the impact of COVID-19. Despite having a robust economy just over a ...
Overview of Section 1135 and Section 1115 Waivers
On March 13, President Trump issued an emergency declaration under both the National Emergencies Act and the Robert T. Stafford ...
Adjustments to Work-Based Learning in Response to COVID-19
Education and training programs across the country have been interrupted as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Work-based learning programs ...
Summer Camps and Summer Learning Opportunities
As states shift their focus from the immediate emergency of COVID-19 school closures toward the reopening of schools and educational ...
Letter Regarding Fiscal Year 2021 Defense Appropriations
June 4, 2020 The Honorable Pete ViscloskyChairman, Subcommittee on DefenseHouse Committee on AppropriationsH-405, The CapitolWashington, DC 20510 The Honorable Ken ...
Letter Regarding National Defense Authorization Act Priorities
June 4, 2020 The Honorable James InhofeChairmanSenate Armed Services Committee218 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510 The Honorable Jack ReedRanking ...
Planning for Concurrent Emergencies
Background Given the protracted nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, states will likely experience additional, simultaneous emergencies concurrent with additional outbreaks ...
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 ...
