New businesses – including small businesses – are the backbone of the economy. They drive job growth, reduce poverty and strengthen GDP. Yet, the rate of new business formation in America has fallen by nearly half over ... Read More
Solvitur Ambulando It is solved by walking. Whether attributed to St. Augustine or Diogenes, some ancient ideas are timeless for a reason. In the case of walking, the reasons ... Read More
Education has been top of mind for Governors across the country as they have delivered their 2026 State of the State addresses. Across party lines and geographic regions, Governors have highlighted schools as central to ... Read More
Across the country, Governors from coast to coast made healthcare a centerpiece of their 2026 legislative addresses—identifying common challenges around rural access, workforce shortages, rising costs, and behavioral ... Read More
Last week, at the National League of Cities 2026 Congressional City Conference, I had the pleasure of joining leaders from the nation’s top public-sector associations for a candid conversation about the ... Read More
A top priority in Governors’ 2026 State of the State addresses is housing affordability and supply. From accelerating construction to lowering costs for first-time buyers, Governors are ... Read More
Washington, DC – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, co-chairs of the National Governors Association (NGA) Education, Workforce and Community Investment Task Force, released the following ... Read More
NGA and C-BEN Partner to Strengthen Public Talent Infrastructure States and territories across the country are accelerating their transition to skills-based approaches to workforce development, education, and hiring. To ... Read More
Infrastructure forms the invisible backbone of modern civilization, enabling everything from the water that flows through our taps to the electricity powering our devices, the roads connecting our communities, and the ... Read More
Washington, DC – NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Vice Chair Maryland Governor Wes Moore closed out the 2026 NGA Winter Meeting on Saturday, thanking their fellow governors for a week of collaboration on the ... Read More
Google President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat Discusses Google’s Investments in AI Training Programs Washington, DC – NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt highlighted his Chair’s ... Read More
Washington, DC – NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Vice Chair Maryland Governor Wes Moore spoke to the media Friday following a productive bipartisan meeting with President Trump and Cabinet secretaries. ... Read More