As the labor market begins to shift and federal workforce development priorities evolve, Governors are transforming the way they operate and oversee states’ workforce systems. Last week, North Dakota Governor Kelly ... Read More
Washington, D.C. — The National Governors Association (NGA) Executive Director, Bill McBride, has announced that he will retire and leave the organization at the end of the year. McBride has served as the NGA Executive ... Read More
Regarding the use of cell phones in schools, the research is clear, and growing, as Phones in Focus has just released preliminary findings from a new national survey of more than 20,000 public school educators. Findings ... Read More
Physical and mental well-being are closely intertwined, and both are essential for people to lead their healthiest and most productive lives. The Rural Health Transformation Program, created under OBBA and administered by ... Read More
Today, NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Vice Chair Maryland Governor Wes Moore issued the following statement on the Congressional budget impasse: “The consistent use of political brinksmanship when it comes to ... Read More
Workforce Development Month is a nationwide celebration recognizing the vital role workforce development plays in helping Americans build the skills and experience that employers need. As part of this celebration, we thought ... Read More
National Preparedness Month is observed every September to promote disaster and emergency readiness among individuals, families and communities. Each year, the observance focuses on a specific ... Read More
WASHINGTON – Today, National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Vice Chair Maryland Governor Wes Moore released the following statement: “As the United States prepares to welcome three of ... Read More
On September 4th, NGA Vice Chair Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Utah Governor Spencer Cox sat down at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to discuss bipartisan leadership. At a time of rising division and falling ... Read More
America’s Governors play a vital role in shaping the education-to-workforce pipeline, ensuring every student is prepared not only for college but also for the jobs and careers of the future. To support this work, the ... Read More
Washington, DC – NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Vice Chair Maryland Governor Wes Moore have issued the following statement condemning political violence in every form: “As Governors, we stand ... Read More
Governors of America’s Commonwealths, States and Territories are outlining their priorities for 2025. To showcase their leadership and priorities for the year ahead, the National Governors Association is collecting ... Read More