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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.
Reflecting on Thirty Years of TANF
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a flexible block grant for states and territories to help fund a wide ...
2025-2026 U.S. Supreme Court Term: Summary of Key Decisions and Implications for States
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2025-2026 term featured a number of significant decisions affecting state and territorial governments. The Court issued ...
Governors Spencer Cox and Wes Moore Named Honorary Co-Chairs Of 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 National Day Of Service
Bipartisan Governors Join 9/11 Day's "UNIITE For Good" Campaign, Calling on Americans and Elected Leaders Across the Nation to Honor ...
Behavioral Health Risks and State Strategies Related to Increasingly Potent and Accessible Psychoactive Products
On August 26, 2026, the NGA Health team convened state and territory health policy advisors to discuss how they are ...
NGA Convenes Governors’ Cybersecurity Advisors Annual Institute to Shape Cyber Defense and Promote Cyber Workforce Development in States
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Governors Association (NGA) this week hosted its 2026 Governors’ Cybersecurity Advisors Annual Institute. Governors' advisors ...
2026 “Bridging Pathways” Institute: Supporting Higher Education Opportunities in State Correctional Facilities
The 2026 “Bridging Pathways” Institute: Supporting Higher Education Opportunities in State Correctional Facilities was held on August 10-11th in Philadelphia, ...
Gov. Lee, NGA Spotlight Workforce Development Solutions and Investments
Nashville event hosts employers and workforce development leaders from across the nation to focus on job training and AI solutions ...
Briefing on Higher Education Campus Safety and Security
On Thursday, July 16th, the National Governors Association (NGA) hosted its monthly briefing for the Criminal Justice Policy Advisors (CJPA) ...
Reimagining Rural Maternal and Child Health
Rural Health Transformation Program Insights (Download) Maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes continue to raise national concern despite ongoing targeted ...
Building Degree Apprenticeships in Louisiana: A State-Led Approach to Strengthening the Teacher Pipeline
Louisiana’s experience, which has been built on strong pilots that are maturing into a statewide model, offer a few clear ...
Building Degree Apprenticeships in North Carolina: A State-Led Approach to Expanding Earn-and-Learn Pathways
Structurally aligning apprenticeship offices and higher education agencies can significantly reduce friction in program development and help ensure that competencies, ...
Reimagining and Strengthening the Role of the School Principal
Megan Bennett and Chelsi Merry-Chang of the Aspen Institute's Education and Society Program join NGA to discuss bold new ideas ...
