Governors Bring What Works to DC
If you Google “February Vacation Destinations” Washington, D.C., probably doesn’t even crack the top 200. But that’s ok. Because when Governors came to the nation’s capital last week for the 2025 NGA Winter ...
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First Spouses Meet with Agriculture Secretary, Convene at 2025 NGA Winter Meeting
First Spouses routinely convene at the annual NGA Winter Meeting to hold meetings with philanthropic and government leaders and elevate the initiatives they are leading in their states and territories. This past weekend ...
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Governors Discuss Workforce Innovation
WASHINGTON – During the National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting, members of the Education, Workforce, and Community Investment Task Force convened to discuss apprenticeships and non-degree pathways as essential ...
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Examining the Current Status and Anticipated Plans for Borders and Ports of Entry
Washington, DC — At the 2025 National Governors Association Winter Meeting, Public Health and Disaster Response Task Force Co-Chairs Hawai`i Governor Josh Green and Vermont Governor Phil Scott led a discussion on ...
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Governors Approve 2025 Federal Priorities at Winter Meeting
At the 2025 Winter Meeting of the National Governors Association (NGA), Governors approved federal priorities to advocate to the 119th Congress and the administration. The federal priorities are backed by a resolution that ...
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Education Innovation in Focus at National Governors Association Winter Meeting
Gov. Polis Highlights Initiative: ‘Let’s Get Ready: Educating All Americans for Success’ Washington, DC – National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis was joined by ParentData CEO Emily ...
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Governors Call for Energy Permitting Reform
Secretary Burgum Addresses National Governors Association Winter Meeting Washington, DC – National Governors Association (NGA) Vice Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro joined ...
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Council of Governors Holds 30th Plenary Meeting
The bipartisan Council of Governors (COG) was established by Section 1822 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 and implemented by Presidential Executive Order 13528 in 2010. It includes 10 Governors who work ...
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Six States Selected for NGA Center Service-to-Career Pathways Policy Academy
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to co-chair Advisory Board WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) has launched a Service-to-Career Pathways Policy ...
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New Report: Growing Number of States Drop Degree Requirements
National Governors Association study examines state impacts of skills-based practices WASHINGTON, D.C. – Skills-based job postings rapidly increase when states drop degree requirements for public sector jobs, according to ...
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Governors Call for Education Innovation to Tackle Declining Test Scores
Bipartisan ‘Let’s Get Ready’ Initiative Explores Policy Solutions Washington, D.C. – National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Vice Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt commented on ...
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Using Plain Language for Effective Health Communication
Governors are focused on improving the health and well-being of their constituents, and health communication is a tool that can support this. States and territories are exploring ways to increase accessibility of government ...