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Founded in 1908, the National Governors Association (NGA) is the bipartisan organization of the nation’s 55 governors. Through NGA, governors share best practices, address issues of national and state interest and share innovative solutions that improve state government and support the principles of federalism.

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Governors Call for Energy Permitting Reform

Governors Call for Energy Permitting Reform

Secretary Burgum Addresses National Governors Association Winter Meeting Washington, DC – National Governors Association (NGA) Vice Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin ...
Council of Governors Holds 30th Plenary Meeting

Council of Governors Holds 30th Plenary Meeting

The bipartisan Council of Governors (COG) was established by Section 1822 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 and ...
State of the State – 2025

State of the State – 2025

Governors of America's Commonwealths, States and Territories are outlining their priorities for 2025. To showcase their leadership and priorities for ...
Six States Selected for NGA Center Service-to-Career Pathways Policy Academy

Six States Selected for NGA Center Service-to-Career Pathways Policy Academy

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to co-chair Advisory Board WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Governors Association ...
New Report: Growing Number of States Drop Degree Requirements

New Report: Growing Number of States Drop Degree Requirements

National Governors Association study examines state impacts of skills-based practices WASHINGTON, D.C. – Skills-based job postings rapidly increase when states ...
Governors Call for Education Innovation to Tackle Declining Test Scores

Governors Call for Education Innovation to Tackle Declining Test Scores

Bipartisan ‘Let’s Get Ready’ Initiative Explores Policy Solutions Washington, D.C. – National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis ...
Using Plain Language for Effective Health Communication

Using Plain Language for Effective Health Communication

Governors are focused on improving the health and well-being of their constituents, and health communication is a tool that can ...
Educating All Americans for Success

Educating All Americans for Success

Last July, at the NGA Summer Meeting in Salt Lake City, Colorado Governor Jared Polis was elected Chair of the ...

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