National Deflection Week
This week, the National Governor’s Association is recognizing National Deflection Week. During this period, we join in the shared recognition and celebration of the Deflection community, including volunteers, ... Read More
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Utah Governor Spencer Cox Elected Chair of National Governors Association, Launches “Disagree Better” Initiative
Colorado Governor Jared Polis Elected Vice Chair Atlantic City, New Jersey – Utah Governor Spencer Cox was elected chair of the National Governors Association (NGA) — the voice of the leaders of 55 states, ... Read More
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New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy Unveils “Maternal and Infant Health Initiative Playbook”
Atlantic City, New Jersey – In the opening session of the National Governors Association (NGA) Annual Meeting, New Jersey First Lady Tammy Snyder Murphy released the “Tackling the Maternal and Infant Health ... Read More
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Unveils Playbook for Governors to Address Nation’s Youth Mental Health Crisis
“Strengthening Youth Mental Health: A Governor’s Playbook” Includes Four Key Pillars and 35 Nonpartisan Policy Recommendations. Atlantic City, New Jersey – During the opening session of the National Governors ... Read More
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Council Of Governors Holds 27th Plenary Meeting
The Council of Governors met July 12, 2023, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, for its 27th Plenary Meeting. The Council serves as a forum for 10 presidentially appointed, bipartisan Governors to engage with key federal officials ... Read More
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6 States Selected to Participate in NGA Youth Apprenticeship Policy Academy
National Governors Association to Work with Alabama, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, North Carolina, and Utah to help them develop and implement policy agendas that advance high-quality youth apprenticeship opportunities. ... Read More
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Expanding the Broadband Workforce: How Three States are Preparing for Equitable Broadband Deployment
The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is providing states with unprecedented amounts of funding to deploy broadband infrastructure, improve affordability and ensure meaningful adoption in ... Read More
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2023 State of the State Addresses: Criminal Justice and Public Safety Priorities
Public safety continues to be a priority for states and territories. In 2023, Governors used their State of the State addresses to discuss numerous issues concerning criminal justice and public safety. In particular, ... Read More
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Protecting Behavioral Health During Economic Downturns
Preventing overdose and other drug-related harms is a priority for the nation’s Governors, and the illicit supply of drugs remains more lethal than ever. Economic downturns are linked to adverse outcomes from ... Read More
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Great Outdoors Month® 2023
Governors play a crucial role in supporting outdoor recreation by implementing policies aimed at promoting and enhancing recreational opportunities. Every June, Americans across the country get outside during Great Outdoors ... Read More
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Public Health and Green Spaces
Governors are leveraging the great outdoors to improve health outcomes and bolster state economies. Genetics play a role in one’s health; however, the environment in which one is raised and lives also drives lifelong ... Read More
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Governors Leading on Skills-Based Hiring to Open Opportunity Pathways
Skills-based hiring is a method of recruiting employees that prioritizes a candidate’s competencies over more “traditional” qualifications like degrees. This hiring strategy can remove barriers that ... Read More