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A Best Practices Dozen – Publications 2023

A Best Practices Dozen – Publications 2023

As we welcome a new year, it is natural to reflect on the year that has passed. In the realm ...
Four States and Territories to Participate in NGA Healthcare Workforce Policy Academy

Four States and Territories to Participate in NGA Healthcare Workforce Policy Academy

The National Governors Association to work with American Samoa, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming on strategic planning to strengthen the healthcare ...
Learning to Disagree Better

Learning to Disagree Better

Numerous Resources Exist to Help Americans Learn How to Overcome Toxic Polarization Many Americans tell pollsters they’re deeply concerned and ...
Governors Implement: On the Road to Infrastructure in Connecticut

Governors Implement: On the Road to Infrastructure in Connecticut

Governor Ned Lamont On November 17, 2023, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont hosted local officials and infrastructure stakeholders from around Connecticut ...
Health Equity Learning Network

Health Equity Learning Network

In 2023, the NGA Center convened states to discuss approaches and communication strategies regarding health equity. The NGA team compiled ...
Leveraging Outdoor Assets in the Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Sectors

Leveraging Outdoor Assets in the Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Sectors

On Wednesday, December 13th NGA hosted its fourth and final webinar in a four-part series highlighting innovative and replicable projects ...
Leading State Approaches and Communication Strategies to Support Health Equity

Leading State Approaches and Communication Strategies to Support Health Equity

This brief describes innovative approaches and communication strategies states and territories are using to address health equity needs. (Download) Governors ...
Briefing on 2023-2024 U.S. Supreme Court Term

Briefing on 2023-2024 U.S. Supreme Court Term

The 2023-2024 U.S. Supreme Court term will feature cases on several issues of interest to state and territorial governments, including ...
Disagree Better Speakers Explore the Question: What Do Universities Owe Democracy?

Disagree Better Speakers Explore the Question: What Do Universities Owe Democracy?

“Too many of our young people think this is the only way we do politics. They assume this is normal ...
Policy Academy to Drive Thriving Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing

Policy Academy to Drive Thriving Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing

The NGA Center for Best Practices Children and Families team is excited to release a request for applications (RFA) for ...
Governors Encouraged by CHIPS Selection, Call for Acceleration of Awards to Advance American Competitiveness

Governors Encouraged by CHIPS Selection, Call for Acceleration of Awards to Advance American Competitiveness

WASHINGTON – Today, National Governors Association Chair Governor Spencer Cox of Utah and Vice Chair Governor Jared Polis of Colorado released ...