“Governors want every student in our states to have the best possible chance at living the American Dream. That means every student needs to leave high school college ready or career ready.”
“Workforce development programs for youth are integral to growing the United States’ economy, which is why my first executive order as Governor was to increase youth apprenticeship opportunities in Delaware.”
“Tackling our housing shortage is central to our state’s economic success, and this year, we made great progress.”
“I’ve heard from Tribal leaders about how we can improve our partnership with Tribal governments. I’m putting that feedback into action and laying out my vision for fostering meaningful government-to-government relationships.”
“Every West Virginian should be able to turn on the tap and know that the water coming out is safe.”
“To our law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, and other public safety and health workers who respond to emergencies: Thank you!”
LEADING BIPARTISAN SOLUTIONS
The United States of America is a remarkable tapestry woven from the diverse threads of unique states and territories, each contributing to the rich and intricate fabric of our collective identity. States and territories are where innovative ideas and policies are born, and successful policies become beacons of inspiration, demonstrating the power of local solutions to national challenges. America’s Governors are the architects of these policies and the custodians of our diverse and vibrant culture.
Founded in 1908, the National Governors Association (NGA) is the voice of the nation’s Governors and a leading forum for bipartisan policy solutions. Through NGA convenings, programs and task forces, Governors work together across party lines to confront common challenges and shape federal policy. NGA advances bipartisan dialogue, fosters policy innovation, facilitates information-sharing, advocates bipartisan policy priorities, conducts research and data development, and provides technical assistance in support of the leaders of the nation’s 55 states, territories and commonwealths.
Reigniting the American Dream
Reigniting the American Dream is more than an initiative.
- It’s an invitation for every U.S. governor to:
Step out of partisan corners and into a shared vision - Examine the obstacles and confront the challenges that limit individual and collective opportunity
- Leverage our resources and relationships (domestic & global) to learn, compare and innovate
- Move beyond rhetoric and develop transformative practices and policies
- Clear a path for millions more Americans to dream — and achieve
Together, we can reignite the American Dream.
Center for Best Practices
Teams from the Center for Best Practices work with state policy leaders and other experts in fostering information sharing between states to research, develop and implement innovative solutions to public policy challenges. The only research and development firm that directly serves the nation’s Governors, the Center facilitates multi-state pilot programs, convenes subject-matter experts and hosts policy development forums across 14 program areas.
Member Services
NGA’s membership team provides resources and assistance to Governors, Governors’ Spouses and their staff from election day through the final year in office. Through a variety of programs, NGA brings together senior staff to share innovative approaches to managing their offices, while NGA’s library of publications offers detailed analyses on topics from Governor’s office operation models to state government leadership practices.
Government Affairs
The Office of Government Relations works to ensure that Governors’ views are represented in shaping federal policy. Serving as policy experts and liaisons to Congress and executive branch agencies, NGA provides legislative analysis, tracks grant opportunities and shares guidance on implementation of federal policies – working closely with Governors, state-federal contacts and other state and local government organizations to coordinate state advocacy and action.
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