National Governors Association

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined @meetthepress.com yesterday for a Common Ground conversation around maternal health – a bipartisan priority for governors.

On top of mind for governors: building things faster and reducing the time it takes for businesses to get off the ground. A point emphasized by Gov. Spencer Cox at the SelectUSA Investment Summit this week. Learn more about governors' work on permitting reform: nga.org/news/press-r...

Americans are increasingly aware of the impact energy policy has on their daily lives and budgets, and are increasingly looking to their elected leaders to set the tone for the future of energy policy. NGA highlights how Governors are leading the charge in 2026: nga.org/news/comment...

NGA CEO Brandon Tatum recently caught up with West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey during an NGA event focused on #ReignitingtheAmericanDream. More from the Philadelphia convening can be found here: nga.org/meetings/ene...

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro highlighted how governors are finding bipartisan ground on permitting reform, energy production and cost reduction during a recent NGA convening in support of Governor Kevin Stitt's #ReignitingtheAmericanDream chair's initiative. More: nga.org/meetings/ene...

"We cannot Reignite the American Dream without affordable, abundant, reliable energy." NGA Chair Governor Kevin Stitt highlights how Governors are working together to build the reliable and affordable energy infrastructure America needs. Read more: www.nga.org/meetings/ene...

This week, NGA convened leadership across public and private sectors to share approaches for fast-tracking broadband connectivity to support workforce and community development in states and territories. Read more: www.nga.org/news/press-r...

Governors know that when you build opportunity, businesses and workers will come. NGA CEO Brandon Tatum recently caught up with @mattmeyerde.bsky.social ahead of an NGA convening in support of Gov. Kevin Stitt's #ReignitingtheAmericanDream initiative. www.nga.org/meetings/ene...

This afternoon @governor.pa.gov signed three executive orders to expand resources, strengthen protections, and improve services and supports for Pennsylvanians with disabilities.

Yesterday, Governor @mikiesherrill.bsky.social highlighted advancements her administration has made to modernize the NJ TRANSIT's fleet of vehicles. Learn more: www.njtransit.com/press-releas...

Last week, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed legislation to increase energy production, building on his “50 by 50” strategy, which aims to triple West Virginia’s electric generating capacity by 2050. Learn more: www.wboy.com/news/harriso...

Yesterday, in her 2026 State of the State address, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders highlighted education achievements and public school investments her administration has made through the LEARNS Act. Find links to the full speech here: www.nga.org/updates/stat...

This week @govwesmoore.bsky.social announced new steps to advance transit-oriented development across the Baltimore region, to grow Maryland's economy and lower housing prices. governor.maryland.gov/news/press/p...

Yesterday Governor Mike Braun signed legislation to overhaul how Indiana regulates utilities by introducing performance-based ratemaking, requiring utilities to meet measurable benchmarks for affordability and reliability. events.in.gov/event/gov-mi...

Governors are focused on reducing barriers and opening doors to opportunity so that more businesses can succeed. Learn more about how Governors are supporting entrepreneurship in 2026 here: www.nga.org/news/comment...

This morning, Governor Kathy Hochul announced an unprecedented state effort to fill potholes and repave roads across New York State. Learn more: www.governor.ny.gov/news/smoothe...

Last week, Governor Larry Rhoden announced opioid settlement transformative grants to strengthen prevention, treatment, and recovery services across South Dakota. Learn more: news.sd.gov/news?id=news...

Governors across the country remain focused on strengthening the teacher workforce, as evidenced in 2026 State of the State addresses, with many Governors highlighting teacher recruitment, retention or compensation. Learn more about education policy trends in 2026 here: www.nga.org/news/comment...

We’re inviting Governors to join us this Wednesday, April 1 for #NationalWalkingDay. Together we can demonstrate how just 20 minutes a day can make a real difference towards overall health. We’ll see you out there! #MoveMoreMonth @hhsofficial.bsky.social

Yesterday, @govwesmoore.bsky.social joined elected leadership, first responders, community members, and families to commemorate the second anniversary of the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Further reflections from Gov. Moore can be read here: governor.maryland.gov/news/press/p...

Across the country, Governors from coast to coast made healthcare a centerpiece of their 2026 legislative addresses—identifying common challenges and charting a range of ambitious courses to address them. Learn more: nga.org/news/comment...

"We've got to find a way to start seeing our fellow Americans as Americans." Utah Governor Spencer Cox speaks about polarization and bridging partisan divides during his monthly press conference.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro held a roundtable discussion yesterday to highlight AI safety initiatives his administration has implemented to protect Pennsylvanians. Learn more: www.pa.gov/governor/new... @governor.pa.gov

Yesterday, Governor Mike Braun formally announced a major investment in agricultural and life sciences with the goal of creating 100,000 high wage jobs in Indiana over the next 10 years. Learn more: events.in.gov/event/gov-br...

This week Governor Bob Ferguson and Governor Tina Kotek announced that construction will soon begin to replace the I-5 Bridge - a critical connection point between Oregon and Washington. More: governor.wa.gov/news/2026/in...

A top priority in Governor's 2026 State of the State addresses is housing affordability and supply. From accelerating construction to lowering costs for first-time buyers, Governors are advancing practical, state-led solutions. Learn more: www.nga.org/news/comment...

In his State of the State address this week, Governor Mike DeWine announced additional measures his administration will be taking to expand the Science of Reading and early literacy coaching to all schools in Ohio. Find links to the full address here: www.nga.org/updates/stat...