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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.
New Research Confirms What Governors Know: Academic Supports Are a Priority
A new national report from researchers at Harvard and Stanford offers a timely and sobering assessment of where American students ...
Governors at Work During National Apprenticeship Week
This week, governors across the country are joining employers, educators and workers to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, running April 26 ...
Governor’s Energy Priorities in 2026
State of the state addresses are important annual traditions for many governors, providing an opportunity for governors to communicate directly ...
Governors Leading on Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness in 2026
Public safety and disaster preparedness emerged as central priorities in 2026 State of the State addresses, with Governors emphasizing proactive, state led strategies to protect communities, reduce crime and ...
Opening Doors to Opportunity: How Governors are Supporting Entrepreneurship
New businesses – including small businesses – are the backbone of the economy. They drive job growth, reduce poverty and ...
National Walking Day 2026
Solvitur Ambulando It is solved by walking. Whether attributed to St. Augustine or Diogenes, some ancient ideas are timeless for ...
Education Themes in 2026 State of the State Addresses
Education has been top of mind for Governors across the country as they have delivered their 2026 State of the ...
Healthcare Priorities in Governors’ 2026 State of the State Addresses
Across the country, Governors from coast to coast made healthcare a centerpiece of their 2026 legislative addresses—identifying common challenges around ...
Civility All the Way Down
Dr. Brandon Tatum Last week, at the National League of Cities 2026 Congressional City Conference, I had the pleasure of ...
How Governors Are Confronting Housing Shortages in 2026
A top priority in Governors’ 2026 State of the State addresses is housing affordability and supply. From accelerating construction to ...
Supporting States’ Shift to Skills
NGA and C-BEN Partner to Strengthen Public Talent Infrastructure States and territories across the country are accelerating their transition to ...
The State of Infrastructure: Governors 2026 Priorities
Infrastructure forms the invisible backbone of modern civilization, enabling everything from the water that flows through our taps to the ...
