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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.

Education for Life – A Conversation with Dr. Steven Levitt

Education for Life – A Conversation with Dr. Steven Levitt

Measuring outcomes is one of the primary goals of NGA Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis’ “Let’s Get Ready: Educating All ...
Governors Urge Passage of National Defense Authorization Act

Governors Urge Passage of National Defense Authorization Act

National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Vice Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement ...
West Virginia – Innovative Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Case Study

West Virginia – Innovative Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Case Study

The below case study was developed through a NGA partnership with Oregon State University’s Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy ...
Service-to-Career Pathways Policy Academy and Community of Practice

Service-to-Career Pathways Policy Academy and Community of Practice

In partnership with the Schultz Family Foundation and the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the National Governors Association Center for Best ...
How Colorado is Transforming its Workforce through Skills-Based Practices

How Colorado is Transforming its Workforce through Skills-Based Practices

Colorado is at the forefront of a movement to transform state workforces. (View/Download) Since 2019, the State of Colorado has ...
Aligning the Workforce System and Economic Growth: Best Practices from State WIOA Planning

Aligning the Workforce System and Economic Growth: Best Practices from State WIOA Planning

This publication highlights elements of Governors’ 2024-2027 WIOA State Plans that meet USDOL goals, as well as those that integrate ...
Ensuring Clarity and Transparency in Radioactive Waste Definitions

Ensuring Clarity and Transparency in Radioactive Waste Definitions

The purpose of this document is to help states impacted by cleanup at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear weapons ...
Nation’s Governors Implement Policies to Support Veterans

Nation’s Governors Implement Policies to Support Veterans

As the country celebrates Veterans Day, the nation’s Governors will mark the occasion by issuing proclamations and holding ceremonies to ...
Colorado – Innovative Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Case Study

Colorado – Innovative Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Case Study

The below case study was developed through a NGA partnership with Oregon State University’s Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy ...
Briefing on State Criminal Justice Data Systems

Briefing on State Criminal Justice Data Systems

On Thursday, October 24th, the National Governors Association (NGA) hosted its monthly briefing for the Criminal Justice Policy Advisors (CJPA) ...
NGA Holds Biannual Workforce Development Policy Institute in Mystic, Connecticut

NGA Holds Biannual Workforce Development Policy Institute in Mystic, Connecticut

With Governors focused on aligning workforce and economic development activities across states, NGA’s biannual Workforce Development Policy Institute brought together ...
Examining Shifts to Human Services Infrastructure 

Examining Shifts to Human Services Infrastructure 

In October 2024, the Children and Families team hosted the monthly Human Services Policy Advisors Institute Monthly Call for state ...