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.
Modernizing the U.S. public health system
Public Health infrastructure is the system that supports the planning, delivery and evaluation of the 10 public health essential services ...
Equity and Policy Preparedness During Public Health Emergencies
Emergencies, by definition, occur suddenly and without warning. Whether the situation involves an infectious disease like the current COVID-19 pandemic—or ...
Promoting Outdoor Recreation Through Health Policy
Park Rx programs are being adopted by a small group of physicians all over the country who are prescribing the ...
Policy Making During a Pandemic: Navigating the New Normal and What Lies Ahead Roundtables
Throughout the month of October, NGA will be hosting four policy roundtables for state policymakers and NGA experts to discuss ...
Responding to Natural Disasters During COVID-19
The summer season of hurricanes and wildfires is upon states, and combined with the current COVID-19 crisis, may prove disruptive ...
2019 Novel Coronavirus: Public Health Legal Preparedness
Click here to view fullscreen The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Governors Association, and the American Bar Association ...
Using the Two-Generation Approach to Promote Health and Family Well-Being
During the webinar, state leaders from the Parents and Children Thriving Together: Two-Generation State Policy Network (PACTT Network) shared how ...