NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Vice Chair Maryland Governor Wes Moore have issued the following statement following the tragic shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. www.nga.org/news/press-r...

By encouraging Americans to recognize others and express gratitude, support their communities, and reach out to those in need, Thanksgiving is a moment to reaffirm shared values and nurture the connections that sustain our nation--and eat pie. www.nga.org/news/comment...

Yesterday, Governor Ned Lamont announced the grand opening of the new Bullard-Havens Technical High School, a state-of-the-art educational facility in Bridgeport, designed to prepare students for careers across 13 in-demand technical fields. More: portal.ct.gov/governor/new...

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte urges Granite Staters to drive safely this holiday season.

Yesterday, @colorado.gov Jared Polis announced the launch of a new initiative to help Coloradans enroll in and complete education programs that will position them for good jobs in skilled trade and health care professions. Learn more: www.colorado.gov/governor/new...

Last week, during a panel discussion on the future of US manufacturing, NGA Chair Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt emphasized the need for energy permitting reform - a key bipartisan issue for Governors. Learn more about some of the work Governors are leading: www.nga.org/news/press-r...

Earlier this month, NGA held its Fall 2025 Governors’ Infrastructure Coordinators Workshop in Washington, D.C. The meeting brought together over 30 Governors’ infrastructure coordinators from a bipartisan group of 21 states and territories. More here: www.nga.org/meetings/fal...

This week, @ncgovernor.bsky.social Josh Stein held a roundtable with local law enforcement to learn how the state can better support their efforts to keep people safe. Learn more: governor.nc.gov/news/press-r...

In an interview at Bloomberg's New Economy Forum, NGA Chair Governor Kevin Stitt highlighted Oklahoma's 'All of the above' energy approach. Watch the full interview: www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...

Yesterday, @governor.ny.gov joined veterans on Long Island to highlight new and ongoing affordability initiatives aimed at better supporting New York’s veteran community. More here: www.governor.ny.gov/news/video-a...

Today, @govandybeshear.bsky.social took additional action to protect Kentuckians from addiction by certifying four more counties as Recovery Ready Communities. The new certifications will expand addiction resources to nearly 219,000 more Kentuckians. www.kentucky.gov/Pages/Activi...

Highlighting growing workforce training opportunities across Montana, Governor Greg Gianforte recently visited Sweet Grass Technical Institute in Big Timber to highlight the program that provides hands-on learning for Montana students. More: news.mt.gov/Governors-Of...

Earlier this week, @governor.pa.gov Josh Shapiro visited the Widener University Commonwealth Law School to highlight how the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit will deliver $193 million in tax relief to 940,000 Pennsylvanians. More here: pacast.com/m?p=28644

Governor Mike DeWine & First Lady Fran DeWine visited two Ohio schools this week as part of the Governor's Literacy Leaders Tour – his initiative to celebrate schools that stand out for the ways they are using the Science of Reading to improve literacy outcomes. governor.ohio.gov/media/news-a...

Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced recipients of the Homes for Heroes grant program, which aims to expand transitional housing, reduce barriers to care, and increase access to same-day services for Arizona’s most vulnerable Veterans. More: azgovernor.gov/office-arizo...

“Giving people an opportunity to serve is the single best thing we can do to improve human flourishing and increase happiness in our country today.” Governor Spencer Cox discusses the power of service at a recent NGA Summit focused on service-to-career pathways. More: www.nga.org/news/comment...

Last week, NGA Vice Chair @govwesmoore.bsky.social spoke at the the Texas Tribune Festival and emphasized the importance of providing students with multiple pathways to success. Watch the full discussion: www.texastribune.org/2025/11/13/w...

Today at NGA's National Data summit in San Francisco, panelists discussed how data is reshaping how Governors and state leaders make decisions, invest in talent, and prepare their states for a rapidly changing future.

Governors across the country have been issuing statements on the reopening of the federal government.

Earlier this week, NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joined TED for an "On the Spot" Q&A program at TEDNext 2025. During the program, Gov. Stitt discussed his NGA Chair's initiative, #ReignitingtheAmericanDream. www.nga.org/.../governor...

This week, @governor.pa.gov Josh Shapiro signed the 2025-26 budget into law. Building on two years of progress, the budget delivers on Gov. Shapiro’s promises to cut costs, strengthen the workforce, drive economic growth, and create more opportunity for our children. www.pa.gov/governor/new...

Earlier this week Governor Mike DeWine visited the Fairfield Local School District in Highland County to take part in a ribbon cutting for the new Highland Health Partners Leesburg Family Medicine school-based health clinic. governor.ohio.gov/media/news-a...

NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt wrote an essay for the seventh Annual Veterans Day Special Edition of The Ripon Forum. In the essay, Governor Stitt examines how America’s Governors are honoring those who served our country in uniform. Read it here: riponsociety.org/article/how-...

Today, NGA joined with organizations representing the nation’s state, territory, county and municipal governments to send a letter calling on Congress to resolve the ongoing federal shutdown. Read it here: www.nga.org/advocacy-com...

This week, during a fireside chat at the Purdue Nuclear Energy Summit, Governor Mike Braun highlighted Indiana's efforts to bring down high energy costs and meet increasing demand. Learn more: events.in.gov/event/gov-br...

American Samoa Governor Pulaali'i Nikolao Pula issued a proclamation this week decalring November as Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Read it here: www.americansamoa.gov/_files/ugd/4...

Earlier this week, Governor Jared Polis joined EV industry leaders as Colorado increased its Vehicle Exchange Colorado (VXC) EV rebate amounts. More: www.colorado.gov/governor/new...

Governors are focused on improving health outcomes for all of their citizens. This was showcased yesterday in a CMS announcement that all 50 states have submitted applications for the Rural Health Transformation Program. More here: www.cms.gov/newsroom/pre...

Today, @governorferguson.bsky.social announced that Washington has submitted its application for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, proposing a bipartisan plan to invest $1 billion across five years in rural health care. More: governor.wa.gov/news/2025/wa...

Yesterday, Governor Mike DeWine took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the opening of Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools’ new NextGen Training Center. More: governor.ohio.gov/media/news-a...

In a new commentary, NGA and the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health explore opportunities for Governors to improve maternal mental health through the Rural Health Transformation Program. Read it here: www.nga.org/news/comment...

Last week, @massgovernor.bsky.social Maura Healey announced over $179 million for 314 grant awards to support local economic development projects in 190 communities across Massachusetts. Learn more: www.mass.gov/news/healey-...

The Swiss apprenticeship model is considered the world’s gold standard, and as part of his NGA Chair’s Initiative, Reigniting the American Dream, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt led a delegation to Switzerland to get a front row seat to see the Swiss model in action: www.nga.org/news/comment...

Last week, Governor Kelly Ayotte joined childcare stakeholders for a forum in Manchester to discuss ways to make childcare more affordable and accessible for New Hampshire families. More: www.governor.nh.gov/news/governo...

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced a $50 million Broadband Recovery Program that will provide grants to help internet service providers rebuild and repair broadband infrastructure destroyed by Hurricane Helene. Learn more: governor.nc.gov/news/press-r...

This week, amid rising demand for electricity to serve computing, industrial, manufacturing and transportation needs, a bipartisan group of governors released a package of reform priorities to improve federal permitting for critical energy projects. More: www.nga.org/news/press-r...

In a letter sent to congressional committee leaders yesterday, a bipartisan group of governors called for reforms to ensure federal permitting processes for critical energy projects are streamlined and administered effectively. Read more: www.nga.org/news/press-r...

This week, Governor Kelly Ayotte spoke at a housing policy forum hosted by the Business and Industry Association (BIA) of New Hampshire and highlighted progress her administration has made to address housing shortages. More: www.governor.nh.gov/news/governo...

Kicking off NGA’s 2025 Health and Human Services Advisors Institute in Santa Fe, HHS leaders from the U.S. Virgin Islands and North Carolina led a discussion on innovative funding solutions for Rural Health, Medicaid and Public Health.

Today, a bipartisan group of Governors sent a letter to congressional committee leadership outlining key permitting reform priorities on behalf of NGA’s Permitting Working Group. Read it here: www.nga.org/advocacy-com...

#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth is observed each October as a national effort to promote cybersecurity awareness & encourage individual Americans as well as organizations, businesses and state and local governments to take proactive digital safety measures. www.nga.org/news/comment...

Yesterday, Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order setting out new requirements and steps for state agencies to improve Washington’s government-to-government relationship with the state’s tribes. Read more: governor.wa.gov/news/2025/go...

This week, NGA Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt led a delegation to Switzerland to study the Swiss apprenticeship system. The event was the first in a series of gatherings connected to Gov. Stitt’s Chair’s Initiative, Reigniting the American Dream. Learn more: www.nga.org/news/press-r...

In a conversation yesterday at the University of Cincinnati titled "Across the River and Across the Aisle", Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine discussed the importance of leadership and how Governors are finding common ground in divisive times. www.wlky.com/article/kent...

Over the weekend, NGA Chair Governor Kevin Stitt and Vice Chair Governor Wes Moore joined Dasha Burns on C-SPAN's Ceasefire. Watch the full discussion here: www.c-span.org/program/ceas...

Today, Governor Ned Lamont announced that additional temporary supportive housing for veterans and their families has been added through Connecticut's Patriots Landing program. Learn more: portal.ct.gov/governor/new...

During a summit focused on unleashing American energy this week, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte hosted Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, and Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón for a discussion about how governors are in a position to lead in powering the nation.

This week Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order launching the Good Life, Great Careers Initiative as part of #ManufacturingMonth in Nebraska. Learn more: governor.nebraska.gov/governor-pil...

This week, @govdanmckee.bsky.social announced the awarding of the fourth round of Learn365RI grants, which will provide 38 communities with funding aimed at improving math skills and student attendance as part of Rhode Island's Math and Attendance Matters campaigns. governor.ri.gov/press-releas...

Last week, Governor Kelly Armstrong hosted the first annual Governor’s Workforce Summit to highlight the successes of North Dakota’s workforce development system. Read more about how Governors are transforming the way they operate & oversee state workforce systems: www.nga.org/news/comment...