Across the country, Governors are driving a new phase of healthcare transformation—one that positions healthy food as a reimbursable, clinically relevant intervention to address chronic disease. While the connection ... Read More
At NGA, we take best practices seriously, with dedicated teams who work with state policy leaders and other experts to foster information sharing between states and develop innovative solutions to public policy challenges. ... Read More
Washington, DC – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, Co-Chairs of NGA’s Economic Development and Revitalization Task Force, sent a letter to Congressional leaders today detailing ... Read More
Washington, DC – NGA Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Vice Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued the following statement condemning the political shootings in Minnesota: “We are deeply saddened by the ... Read More
Education Leaders Participate in National Governors Association Initiative Vancouver – National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis convened international education leaders in Canada for the ... Read More
The following letter to editor, regarding “Have We Quit on Learning?,” originally appeared in the New York Times on May 25, 2025 To the Editor: Governors are rising up — not giving up — on education as we know it. ... Read More
The number of older adults in the U.S. is growing at a faster rate than any other age group and continues to be a population of focus for states and territories. The former Surgeon General of the United States warned of the ... Read More
As part of the 2024 Policy Academy to Drive Thriving Youth Mental Health, the National Governors Association supported the development of a Youth Advisory Council, where the six state teams selected youth advisors to work ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 – ... Read More
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 ... Read More