Fentanyl Awareness Day 2025
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 ...
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Governors Advancing Workforce Development – April 2025
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 ...
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Governors Stand Firm on Preserving National Guard Authority
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 ...
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Governors Prioritizing Postsecondary Strategies: Multiple Pathways Highlighted in 2025 State and Territory Addresses
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 ...
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Statement from National Governors Association on Fire at Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence
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 ...
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Workforce Investments for A Robust Health Ecosystem
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 ...
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Increasing Primary Care Access to Improve Population Health
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 ...
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Community Resilience & Mental Health
To help commemorate National Public Health Week 2025, this publication is part of a NGA series that explores policies, programs and considerations to improve population health. As natural disasters and extreme weather ...
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State and Territorial Workforce Development Successes
State and territory workforce development programs are crucial for addressing local labor market needs by providing training and education that align with current industry demands. These programs also support economic growth ...
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Food is Medicine: Making Nutritious Food Accessible to All
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. An individual’s wellness, or state of being in ...
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Driving Public Sector Innovation Through Skills-Based Hiring
State governments across the nation are leading a transformation in talent management, shifting toward a more skills-focused approach, which prioritizes a candidate’s skills, competencies, and relevant work experience over ...
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Education Themes in 2025 State of the State Addresses
As Governors across the country have taken the podium to deliver their 2025 State of the State addresses, they have used this platform to spotlight one of their largest and most consequential budget line items: education. ...