On May 16, NGA’s Health Equity Learning Network held a webinar focused on ways states and territories can address food insecurity through nutrition programs. The webinar featured remarks from Wyoming First Lady Jennie ...
The NGA Public Health and Disaster Response Task Force, co-chaired by Hawai`i Governor Josh Green and Vermont Governor Phil Scott, held a briefing for Congressional staff on May 19, 2025 to outline the state and ...
Governors are their states’ chief economic ambassadors, touting the unique advantages their states offer to businesses, and advocating a host of policies – from education to infrastructure to energy to tax benefits – ...
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is an opportunity to recognize and discuss mental health conditions that can arise during and after pregnancy. This year, the week is dedicated to the theme “Storytelling Saves ...
How can we reshape the education system to promote economic mobility? How should we assess the value of a diploma? What role do life skills play in career success, and how do we measure them? How can we ensure states are ...
Tuesday, April 29th marks the 4th annual National Fentanyl Awareness Day. This is a day of reflection and remembrance of those loved ones lost to the drug overdose crisis, as well as a day of action and education. In ...
From classrooms to careers, workforce development is a top priority for Governors who know that a strong economy starts with a strong, skilled workforce. Here are some of the stories we read in April that highlight ...
Washington, D.C. – National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Vice Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued the following statement today reinforcing Governors’ united commitment to ...
Governors across the country made clear that postsecondary education remains central to their policy agendas in their 2025 State and Territory addresses—including State of the State, Inaugural, and Budget speeches. Whether ...
WASHINGTON — National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Governor Jared Polis of Colorado and Vice Chair Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma issued the following statement regarding the fire at the Pennsylvania Governor’s ...
To help commemorate National Public Health Week 2025, this publication is part of an NGA series that explores policies, programs and considerations to improve population health. Addressing health needs through state and ...
To help commemorate National Public Health Week 2025, this publication is part of a series that explores policies, programs and considerations to improve population health. Primary care includes prevention, wellness and ...