Washington, D.C. – The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center), in partnership with Center for Civic Futures and McKinsey & Company, launched the Working ... Read More
The American economy, communities, public health and national security are all dependent on a reliable, affordable and abundant supply of electricity. Electricity is delivered to consumers through a complicated and ... Read More
Being a Governor is often called the best job in politics: close enough to the people to see the impact of policy, powerful enough to shape outcomes and practical enough to demand results. As two new Governors assume office ... Read More
Workforce and economic development are at the top of Governors’ agendas in 2026. Governors are making investments to attract and expand businesses in key sectors, increasing education and training opportunities to build a ... Read More
Governors and coalition of local, county, state organizations urge Congressional fix Washington, D.C. – Changes in funding policies for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP), combined with disruptions ... Read More
Officials on the frontlines of SNAP benefits administration across the nation are warning Congress about a little-known legislative provision with a huge impact on state budgets – an impact supercharged by the government ... Read More
Governors and their teams stepped up to provide crucial support and safeguard the well-being of their communities during the 43 days of the 2025 federal shutdown. The shutdown demonstrated Governors’ ability to maintain ... Read More
A recent college graduate working out of her parents’ garage. A husband-and-wife team whose homemade soda was discovered at a farmers market. A Wall Street executive whose real passion is museums. And a ... Read More
Governors play a critical role in maintaining the nation’s homeland security and are responsible for protecting people, property and businesses within their respective states and territories. This year, Governors and their ... Read More
Through emergency response, behavioral health investments, maternal health protections, nutrition innovations, rural health transformation, and workforce development, Governors have demonstrated that effective ... Read More
Throughout 2025, Governors across the nation demonstrated extraordinary leadership in transforming workforce development systems to meet the evolving needs of their states. From expanding apprenticeship programs to ... Read More
Washington, D.C. – NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Vice Chair Maryland Governor Wes Moore welcomed inclusion of the Safer Skies Act in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The language – a key ... Read More