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.
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 ...
Building Strong State-Philanthropic Partnerships: Legal Insights and Engagement Strategies
Governors are increasingly engaging and partnering with philanthropy to enhance state capacity, support innovation, and advance policy priorities across a ...
The Governor’s Clemency Authority: An Overview of State Pardon and Commutation Processes
Clemency is a form of executive authority exercised by the President and by the Governors of each state to forgive ...
Mapping the Early Childhood Education Ecosystem
The 2025 Governors’ Education Policy Advisors Institute featured a panel conversation on lessons learned and best practices for mapping state ...
State of the State – 2026
Governors of America's Commonwealths, States and Territories will soon be outlining their priorities for 2026. To showcase their leadership and ...
Human Services Pain Points During the Federal Government Shutdown: Lessons Learned
States and Territories faced significant challenges during the 43-day federal government shutdown, especially in continuing to operate and deliver in ...
Telecom Infrastructure Vandalism and Public Safety Impacts
Vandalism of telecommunications networks is a growing problem, driven by theft of copper and fiber optic cables for scrap metal ...
2025 Core Advisory Board
Each year, a small group of governors’ human services policy advisors and agency leaders are selected to provide critical input ...
Key Takeaways from the 2024–2025 U.S. Supreme Court Term: Implications for States and Territories
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a number of decisions of interest to state and territorial governments during its 2024-2025 term ...
