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Our nation’s Governors are dedicated to leading bipartisan solutions that improve citizens’ lives. Through NGA, Governors identify priority issues and deal with matters of public policy and governance at the state, national and global levels. NGA teams work side-by-side with state leaders to identify challenges and develop solutions. View NGA products below, filterable by content type and topic.
Energy Security Training
Secure and resilient energy infrastructure is essential for the safety, stability, and economic vitality of every state. Modern life depends ...
Governors’ Workforce Development Efforts in 2025
Throughout 2025, Governors across the nation demonstrated extraordinary leadership in transforming workforce development systems to meet the evolving needs of ...
Governors Applaud Congressional Action on Drone Threats
Washington, D.C. – NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Vice Chair Maryland Governor Wes Moore welcomed inclusion of the ...
2025 In Education
Education is one of the largest elements of Governors’ budgets, and as an organization dedicated to supporting Governors’ work, it ...
Building Strong State-Philanthropic Partnerships: Legal Insights and Engagement Strategies
Governors are increasingly engaging and partnering with philanthropy to enhance state capacity, support innovation, and advance policy priorities across a ...
The Governor’s Clemency Authority: An Overview of State Pardon and Commutation Processes
Clemency is a form of executive authority exercised by the President and by the Governors of each state to forgive ...
Mapping the Early Childhood Education Ecosystem
The 2025 Governors’ Education Policy Advisors Institute featured a panel conversation on lessons learned and best practices for mapping state ...
Governor Stitt Holds Entrepreneur Roundtable
“Reigniting the American Dream” event in Austin highlights business-friendly policies, career-connected learning Austin, Texas – NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin ...
NGA Sends Letter to Congress on National Guard Authority
The Honorable Roger Wicker, ChairmanSenate Armed Services Committee425 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Mike Rogers, ChairmanHouse Armed ...
Governors Lead the Charge On Building America’s Infrastructure
Governors from across the country have long recognized the importance of infrastructure as a foundation of community well-being and economic ...
2025 Health and Human Services Policy Advisors Institute
October 28-29, the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) brought together Governors’ health and human services policy ...
State of the State – 2026
Governors of America's Commonwealths, States and Territories will soon be outlining their priorities for 2026. To showcase their leadership and ...
