NGA 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.
Building an Adult-Friendly Postsecondary Policy Framework
During the webinar, state leaders from the Parents and Children Thriving Together: Two-Generation State Policy Network (PACTT Network) shared how ...
Governors Hail Passage of Great American Outdoors Act
Governors applaud the passage of S. 3422, the Great American Outdoors Act. This bipartisan legislation will help states to meet ...
Child Care Reopening and Recovery
(View/Download) Introduction As states and governors continue working to flatten the curve, plans have been developed and finalized in many ...
Solutions for Rural Economies in Response to COVID-19
Summary Times of crisis often exacerbate the economic challenges faced by rural communities. Following the Great Recession, for example, unemployment ...
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 ...
