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12/15/2022

At NGA’s recent Seminar for New Governors, we asked faculty Governor Laura Kelly to look back at her Administration’s accomplishments for Kansans in 2022.

12/13/2022

Governors are always looking forward but at NGA’s Seminar for New Governors we asked NGA Vice Chair Gov. Spencer J. Cox to look back at his Administration’s work for Utahns in 2022.

Governor Tim Walz announced the largest broadband infrastructure investment in ’s history this week, providing nearly $...
12/09/2022

Governor Tim Walz announced the largest broadband infrastructure investment in ’s history this week, providing nearly $100 million to 61 broadband expansion projects across the state. Learn more: https://mn.gov/governor/news/ #/detail/appId/1/id/551346

is opportunity. This week Gov. Henry McMaster joined other South Carolina leaders in celebrating completion of the Po...
12/07/2022

is opportunity. This week Gov. Henry McMaster joined other South Carolina leaders in celebrating completion of the Port of Charleston’s deepening project.

Governor Tim Walz recently announced that the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is awarding ne...
12/07/2022

Governor Tim Walz recently announced that the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is awarding new grants to 17 childcare organizations in to increase access to affordable childcare across the state. Learn more: https://mn.gov/governor/news/ #/detail/appId/1/id/550015

Tomorrow Governors’ coordinators and advisors will begin meetings in D.C. to share best practices and meet with federa...
12/07/2022

Tomorrow Governors’ coordinators and advisors will begin meetings in D.C. to share best practices and meet with federal leaders & private sector stakeholders. See NGA's collection of implementation resources at: https://www.nga.org/iija-implementation-resources/

12/06/2022

Yesterday Governor Mike Dunleavy began his second term as Governor with a pledge to work with everyone, at all levels of government and in the community, to solve 's challenges and “create an Alaska for the next fifty years.” Watch the full remarks at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ao6rWTqcqo

Governors’ coordinators and advisors are meeting this week in D.C. to share best practices and meet with federal leade...
12/05/2022

Governors’ coordinators and advisors are meeting this week in D.C. to share best practices and meet with federal leaders & private sector stakeholders. Learn about Governors' leadership on rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure at: https://nga.org/bestpractices/infrastructure/

Investing in education is a top priority of Governor Tim Walz, this week he visited Lake Middle School, a 2022 National ...
12/01/2022

Investing in education is a top priority of Governor Tim Walz, this week he visited Lake Middle School, a 2022 National Blue Ribbon school, to hear from students and teachers about ways to improve education for students across . Learn more: https://mn.gov/governor/news/ #/detail/appId/1/id/549548

11/18/2022

Great to be back with the National Governors Association to share some tools of the trade with newly elected governors from across the country.

Looking forward to working and learning from each other over the next couple of days.

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Yesterday Governor Doug Burgum proposed the ND Works Investment Plan to help address #workforce challenges by focusing on: career exploration & preparation, the technical skills gap, recruitment & retention, employment barriers & occupational licensure reform. https://www.governor.nd.gov/news/burgum-workforce-development-council-announce-nd-works-plan-help-address-workforce-challenges

Last night Gov. Spencer J. Cox joined Cyber.org and CS is Elementary for Family Cyber Safety Night, a virtual series being held for #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth with sessions held every Tuesday in October. Sign up for a session at: https://csiselementary.org/s/cyber-family-signup

Last night Cyber.org and CS is Elementary kicked off their virtual Family Cyber Safety Night series with remarks from Governor Jay Inslee. Sessions will be held every Tuesday in October in recognition of #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth. Sign up for a session at: https://www.csiselementary.org/s/cyber-family-signup

Yesterday Governor Pete Ricketts spoke about Nebraska’s plans to expand access to reliable, high-speed internet – highlighting the importance of broadband access. https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/live-gov-ricketts-holds-press-conference-on-nebraskas-plan-to-expand-high-speed-internet-access

At the State Learning Lab On Energy And Critical Infrastructure Resilience Governor Roy Cooper underscored the importance of statewide resilience planning, highlighting the need to develop more climate-resilient energy & transportation systems. Learn more: https://nga.org/news/commentary/state-learning-lab-on-energy-and-critical-infrastructure-resilience/

"In 2022, high-speed internet is #infrastructure." - Governor John Bel Edwards on the benefits of #broadband investments for individuals and communities.

Yesterday Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced a new partnership to grow the advanced mobility industry in both states. Learn more at KOTV - News On 6: https://www.newson6.com/story/62fd77dbbd5bf90729a575ca/oklahoma-announces-aerospace-partnership-with-arkansas

Yesterday on Washington Post Live, Gov. Spencer J. Cox noted there are many issues that political parties are not that far apart on and if both sides can “just give a little bit, we could solve 90% of our problems and really build bonds that bring Republicans and Democrats together.”

At a #NGASummerMeeting session on growing travel and tourism Governor Janet Mills opens a discussion on how housing for seasonal workers. Watch the full session: https://nga.org/news/commentary/governors-focus-on-the-recovery-of-travel-and-tourism-at-the-nga-summer-meeting/

Travel and tourism contribute billions of dollars and thousands of jobs to state economies. At the #NGASummerMeeting Governor Doug Burgum spoke about recognizing the importance of service industries and supporting them. Watch the full session at: https://nga.org/news/commentary/governors-focus-on-the-recovery-of-travel-and-tourism-at-the-nga-summer-meeting/

At a #NGASummerMeeting session focused on how Governors are working to grow travel and tourism, Gobernador Pierluisi talks about Discover Puerto Rico, which works to highlight the many benefits of visiting Puerto Rico. Watch the full session: https://nga.org/news/commentary/governors-focus-on-the-recovery-of-travel-and-tourism-at-the-nga-summer-meeting/

Governors met at the #NGASummerMeeting to focus on how the tourism industry can help create good paying jobs, Chris Thompson, with Brand USA, gave an update on international travel to the U.S. Learn more and watch the full session at: https://nga.org/news/commentary/governors-focus-on-the-recovery-of-travel-and-tourism-at-the-nga-summer-meeting/

Visit Baltimore's Al Hutchinson with thoughts on growing travel and tourism, in a conversation with Governors at the #NGASummerMeeting. Watch the full session at: https://nga.org/news/commentary/governors-focus-on-the-recovery-of-travel-and-tourism-at-the-nga-summer-meeting/

In a 2022 #NGASummerMeeting discussion with Governors about the recovery of travel and tourism, Amir Eylon, from Longwoods International, talked about the waning impact of #COVID19 on travelers plans. Learn more or watch the full session at: https://nga.org/news/commentary/governors-focus-on-the-recovery-of-travel-and-tourism-at-the-nga-summer-meeting/

At the 2022 #NGASummerMeeting Tori Emerson Barnes from U.S. Travel Association set the stage for a discussion with Governors on growing travel and tourism. Read a writeup, or watch the full session, at: https://nga.org/news/commentary/governors-focus-on-the-recovery-of-travel-and-tourism-at-the-nga-summer-meeting/

In a #NGASummerMeeting session on expanding computer science education, Governor Doug Burgum talks about North Dakota's efforts to expand #CSEd. Watch the full session at: https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/k-12-computer-science-education-nga-2022-summer-meeting/

In the opening plenary of the 2022 #NGASummerMeeting FIRST Innovation's Dean Kamen spoke with Governors about how to expand #CSEd in the United States. See a readout or watch the full session at: https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/k-12-computer-science-education-nga-2022-summer-meeting/

"Literally everything is becoming more digital and everything digital runs on semiconductors." - Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger in a discussion with Governors at the 2022 #NGASummerMeeting. Learn more and watch the full session at: https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/k-12-computer-science-education-nga-2022-summer-meeting/

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced the release of A Compact To Expand K-12 Computer Science Education at the #NGASummerMeeting. Learn more about the compact and watch Governors' discussion with Intel and FIRST: https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/k-12-computer-science-education-nga-2022-summer-meeting/

At the 2022 National Summit On State Cybersecurity, Governor Asa Hutchinson talked about #StateCyber priorities. https://nga.org/news/commentary/2022-national-summit-on-state-cybersecurity/

"We can't send kids into the world that are not cyber educated, because they won't be competitive in that future world." - Governor Doug Burgum at North Dakota's 2022 Governor's Summit on Innovative Education. The full event is available at: https://ndgovernorssummit.com

At the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter moderated a discussion with Governor John Bel Edwards and Governor Mike Dunleavy on the energy transition. Today's sessions can be viewed at: https://alaskasustainableenergy.com/live-stream-events/

In his opening remarks yesterday, at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, Governor Mike Dunleavy laid out his vision for creating a sustainable energy future for Alaskans. Watch today's sessions at: https://alaskasustainableenergy.com/live-stream-events/

At United For Infrastructure's #LeadWithInfrastructure event, Governor Andy Beshear with a reminder that #infrastructure is not a political issue, it is the foundation for how we live our lives today and opportunities for the future. https://nga.org/bestpractices/infrastructure/

In his 2022 State of the State address yesterday, Governor Tim Walz talked about the need to bolster the health care workforce. Read the full address: https://mn.gov/governor/news/#/detail/appId/1/id/526258 See remarks from other Governors: https://nga.org/news/commentary/state-of-the-states-2022/

Today at Google ’s Invest in Virginia Event Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin highlighted the importance of computer science education. Learn about Governor Asa Hutchinson's NGA Initiative to expand K-12 #CSED at: https://nga.org/computerscience/

Yesterday Governor Phil Murphy, Governor Tate Reeves, and Governor Steve Sisolak spoke with Sharon Epperson at CNBC's “Invest in You: The Governors Strategy Session on Financial Education” event. https://cnbc.com/2022/04/06/cnbc-transcript-mississippi-nevada-and-new-jersey-governors-discuss-financial-education-during-the-invest-in-you-the-governors-strategy-session-on-financial-education-event-today.html

NGA Chairman and #Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on avoiding serious illness and hospitalization through #COVID19 immunization, including following recommendations to get a second booster shot if eligible.

Yesterday, at a regional meeting in Bentonville #Arkansas on K-12 Computer Science Education, Governor Asa Hutchinson led a discussion on his K-12 Computer Science Initiative with Gov. Bill Lee of #Tennesee. Gov. Hutchinson stressed the importance of #CSEd and outlined some best practices of states that are working to prepare students for in-demand careers. Learn more about the Initiative at: https://nga.org/computerscience/

ICYMI: In his recent State of the State address, #Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards outlined how the state is moving toward its clean #energy goals by engaging with businesses and stakeholders. "We don’t get to dictate when the next storm hits or how bad it’s going to be. But we can work to mitigate the impacts of climate change," he said. Check out Gov. Edwards' and other Governors' 2022 remarks on NGA's resource page: https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/state-of-the-states-2022/

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Computer science skills are foundational across career fields & Governors like Jay Inslee are working to provide students with more opportunities in their states. Learn about Governor Asa Hutchinson's Chairman’s Initiative to expand K-12 : https://nga.org/computerscience/
Yesterday, at the Broadband, Workforce Innovation and Digital Equity Summit, federal officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Federal Communications Commission, & the U.S. Department of Labor briefed Governors’ broadband and workforce development advisors on Leveraging Federal Funding for Equitable Broadband Expansion and Digital Skill Development.
To address cybersecurity workforce shortages, states are organizing teams of volunteers to strengthen cyber incident response activities and mitigate losses. Learn more in our case study of efforts in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio. https://nga.org/center/publications/re-envisioning-state-cyber-response-capabilities-the-role-of-volunteers-in-strengthening-our-systems/
Governors like Governor Mike DeWine support expanding in order to prepare every student for the workforce of the future. Learn more about Governor Asa Hutchinson's NGA Chairman’s Initiative to expand K-12 Computer Science education: https://nga.org/computerscience/
At the Broadband, Workforce Innovation and Digital Equity Summit, Tobi Young from Cognizant and Kevin Gallagher from the U.S. Department of Commerce discuss Governors' priorities around broadband access and advancing digital literacy with Governor John Bel Edwards and Governor David Ige.
At the Broadband, Workforce Innovation and Digital Equity Summit today, State leaders are discussing connecting broadband, workforce development and digital skills, with federal officials, workforce + education experts and private sector stakeholders.
Yesterday, New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy opened our roundtable, on strategies and lessons learned from state & territory maternal and child health programs as they adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, by sharing NJ’s efforts to improve maternal health and access to care.
STEM and computer science education are a priority for Governors. Learn more about Governor Asa Hutchinson's NGA Chairman's initiative to expand K-12 here: https://nga.org/computerscience/
To address gaps in the workforce States are finding resourceful ways to bolster their security posture in a heightened threat environment. Learn more in our new case study of efforts in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio. https://www.nga.org/center/publications/re-envisioning-state-cyber-response-capabilities-the-role-of-volunteers-in-strengthening-our-systems/
NGA WIN partners Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, Research Improving People's Lives, American Institutes for Research (AIR) and EDSI are sharing lessons learned from working w/WIN states to implement the vision and goals their Governors set forth for workforce innovation and coordinated service delivery. https://nga.org/news/commentary/governors-implement-broadband-workforce-innovation-and-digital-equity/
This week at the Broadband, Workforce Innovation and Digital Equity Summit, State leaders are meeting with federal officials and other stakeholders to share best practices on programs and policies to shrink the digital divide and enhance workers' digital skills.
Public Private Partnerships (P3’s) are way to maximize resources and expertise for infrastructure improvements. The Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in is one example of a project that benefited from a P3, learn more: https://nga.org/center/publications/governors-initiatives-to-enhance-planning-delivery-and-success-of-major-infrastructure-projects/
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