National Governors Association

In 2025, state teams from Colorado, Missouri and Nevada participated in the Learning Collaborative on Victim Services in Mass Violence State Emergency Plans. This Learning Collaborative was hosted by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA) in partnership with the National Mass Violence Center (NMVC). During the...

This week, governors across the country are joining employers, educators and workers to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, running April 26 through May 2, 2026. This weeklong celebration highlights the transformative power of earn-while-you-learn pathways, programs that put workers on the path to family-sustaining careers while giving employers the skilled talent they ne...

State of the state addresses are important annual traditions for many governors, providing an opportunity for governors to communicate directly with their constituents and set the tone for the year’s legislative session. Of note in 2026, energy was among the most frequently discussed topics, with 34 of the 42 state of the states that have taken place this year expressly menti...

On April 21–22, the National Governors Association convened public and private sector leaders in Alexandria, Virginia for its fifth annual Broadband Leaders Workshop. Over the two days, broadband officials from 34 states and territories met with federal officials, internet service providers and industry leaders to share best practices for accelerating broadband connectivi...

NGA’s Governor Office Engagement team holds multiple meetings and events each year designed to support Governors’ offices and their staff members. The meetings provide a robust networking forum and offer educational opportunities to support Governors’ staff members in their work helping Governors and First ...