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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.

Briefing on Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention Efforts

Briefing on Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention Efforts

On Thursday March 19th, the National Governors Association (NGA) hosted its monthly briefing for the Criminal Justice Policy Advisors (CJPA) ...
SNAP Payment Accuracy: Strategies for Reducing Payment Error Rate

SNAP Payment Accuracy: Strategies for Reducing Payment Error Rate

In the coming year, states and territories may face significant financial pressure from the Payment Error Rate (PER) cost share ...
In Summary: The White House National Legislative Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence

In Summary: The White House National Legislative Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence

Last July, the White House released "Winning the Race: America's AI Action Plan," which framed AI as a matter of ...
State of WIC Policy

State of WIC Policy

On March 3, 2026 NGA held a briefing on the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Ali Hard, Public Policy ...
Innovative Solutions to Child Care and Early Childhood Priorities 

Innovative Solutions to Child Care and Early Childhood Priorities 

Governors’ recent early care and education (ECE) focus has predominantly centered on building child care supply and increasing affordability and ...
Preparing for 2026: Governors Focus on Safety, Coordination and Fan Experience

Preparing for 2026: Governors Focus on Safety, Coordination and Fan Experience

As the United States looks ahead to hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026, Governors continue to champion the planning, coordination and investments that ...
Leading Beyond Partisan Divides

Leading Beyond Partisan Divides

Updated: 11 Feb 2026 We’re pleased the president will welcome governors from all 55 states and territories to the White ...
State and Territory Nutrition Priorities for 2026 

State and Territory Nutrition Priorities for 2026 

As 2026 kicks off, new federal announcements are changing the landscape on state and territory efforts to increase access to affordable, healthy foods. From ...
State of the State – 2026

State of the State – 2026

Governors of America's Commonwealths, States and Territories are outlining their priorities for 2026. To showcase their leadership and priorities for ...
Membership Monthly – January 2026

Membership Monthly – January 2026

Updates from the NGA Membership Team ...
2026 State Health Policy Forecast

2026 State Health Policy Forecast

On January 15, 2026, NGA convened Governors' health advisors to review critical health policy developments for the year ahead, including ...
A Home for Every Child – Administration for Children and Families Child Welfare Spotlight 

A Home for Every Child – Administration for Children and Families Child Welfare Spotlight 

On December 17th, 2025, the National Governors Association (NGA) hosted a conversation with the Human Services Policy Advisors network to ...
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