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.
Letter Urging CARES Act Funding for Medicaid Providers
The Honorable Alex AzarSecretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services200 Independence Avenue SWWashington, DC 20201The Honorable Seema VermaAdministrator, Centers ...
With Millions of Jobs at Stake, State and Local Government Associations Call on Congress to Approve Aid
With millions of jobs and the economic recovery at stake, the seven leading organizations representing state, territorial and local governments ...
Governor Considerations Regarding Crisis Standards of Care
As part of state public health emergency preparedness initiatives, many states have developed guidelines or frameworks to address crisis standards ...
Creating Water Resilience: State Regulations for Water Reuse and Recycling
As water resources continue to be stressed even in traditionally water rich states by climate change, population growth, pollution and ...
COVID-19 Impacts to Energy Security
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the electricity sector, decreasing electric load and increasing the risk of energy incidents. Electricity use ...
Capacity for COVID-19 Testing — Current Status and Considerations
COVID-19 testing is essential to a targeted public health approach for informing clinical care and reducing spreadof the virus until ...
Governors Call on Congress to Act on State Fiscal Relief
‘This Is Not a Red State and Blue State Crisis’ National Governors Association Chair Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and NGA ...
Access and Functional Needs Considerations for COVID-19 Response and Recovery Planning
The COVID-19 pandemic presents unique challenges for the access and functional needs (AFN) of individuals with temporary or permanent challenges ...
Governor Guidance on the Water Sector During COVID-19
This memo highlights several important issues for governors to consider to help states maintain uninterrupted water and wastewater service to ...
2020 Spring Meeting of the Federal Facilities Task Force
Virtual Meeting | May 5 – 6, 2020 The National Governors Association hosted the Federal Facilities Task Force (FFTF) Spring ...
Supporting K12 and Postsecondary Virtual Learning Environments
This memo analyzes the need to expand access to and support around virtual learning methods as educational institutions move to ...
State Moratoriums on Utility Shut-offs and Related Actions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread across the country, resulting in stay-at-home orders, an economic downturn, and increasing unemployment, the ...
