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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.

State of the State – 2024

State of the State – 2024

Governors of states, territories and commonwealths are outlining their priorities for 2024 in state of the state or commonwealth addresses, ...
NGA Convenes Ten States to Explore Service as a Pathway to Economic Opportunity

NGA Convenes Ten States to Explore Service as a Pathway to Economic Opportunity

As Governors implement their workforce development policy agendas in the face of labor shortages in nearly every sector of the ...
Mitigating AI Risks in State Government 

Mitigating AI Risks in State Government 

State officials are leading the way to identify and tackle AI risks – from misinformation to data privacy concerns. In ...
December 2023 Quarterly Infrastructure Coordinator Workshop

December 2023 Quarterly Infrastructure Coordinator Workshop

On December 12 and 13, 2023, the National Governors Association (NGA) hosted its sixth Quarterly Infrastructure Coordinator Workshop in Washington, ...
NGA Convenes First Regional Project Delivery Workshop for Southeastern States and Territories

NGA Convenes First Regional Project Delivery Workshop for Southeastern States and Territories

As dollars begin to flow from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), CHIPS and Science Act and Inflation ...
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 ...
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 ...
Discussing Youth Mental Health at the 2023 Jed Policy Summit

Discussing Youth Mental Health at the 2023 Jed Policy Summit

NGA’s Jess Kirchner and Jillian Meinhardt highlighted the importance of youth mental health at The Jed Foundation’s 2023 Jed Policy ...
Disagree Better Panelists Highlight Ways to Teach Students of All Ages about Healthy Conflict and Free Expression

Disagree Better Panelists Highlight Ways to Teach Students of All Ages about Healthy Conflict and Free Expression

NGA Chair Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Vice Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis welcomed Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and Oklahoma ...
Giving Thanks, Giving Back

Giving Thanks, Giving Back

The research is clear that participating in service activities generates a host of benefits – for communities and for volunteers ...