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The National Governors Association (NGA) is the collective voice of the nation's governors. News is presented for information and does not imply endorsement.
NGA Chair @govwesmoore.bsky.social sat down with @punchbowlnews.bsky.social to talk about why leading a bipartisan governors' association is so critical in this moment: when we engage and work together, governors get big things done for our states.
September 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM
NGA Chair @govwesmoore.bsky.social sat down with @punchbowlnews.bsky.social to talk about why leading a bipartisan governors' association is so critical in this moment: when we engage and work together, governors get big things done for our states.
🎉 Happy Birthday to North Carolina Governor Josh Stein!
A member of NGA's 2026–27 Executive Committee and a lifelong public servant, Governor Stein has devoted his career to the people of North Carolina. We're grateful for his partnership and wish him a wonderful year ahead.
A member of NGA's 2026–27 Executive Committee and a lifelong public servant, Governor Stein has devoted his career to the people of North Carolina. We're grateful for his partnership and wish him a wonderful year ahead.
September 13, 2026 at 2:54 PM
🎉 Happy Birthday to North Carolina Governor Josh Stein!
A member of NGA's 2026–27 Executive Committee and a lifelong public servant, Governor Stein has devoted his career to the people of North Carolina. We're grateful for his partnership and wish him a wonderful year ahead.
A member of NGA's 2026–27 Executive Committee and a lifelong public servant, Governor Stein has devoted his career to the people of North Carolina. We're grateful for his partnership and wish him a wonderful year ahead.
On this solemn anniversary, the National Governors Association remembers those we lost, gives thanks to those who serve and recommits ourselves to the unity that so many Americans demonstrated 25 years ago.
We will never forget.
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We will never forget.
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September 11, 2026 at 5:42 PM
On this solemn anniversary, the National Governors Association remembers those we lost, gives thanks to those who serve and recommits ourselves to the unity that so many Americans demonstrated 25 years ago.
We will never forget.
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We will never forget.
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🎉 Happy 176th Statehood Day, California! 🌉🐻
On September 9, 1850, the Golden State became the 31st state of the Union. From the redwoods to the Mojave Desert, from Silicon Valley to Hollywood, California has been redefining what's possible for 176 years.
On September 9, 1850, the Golden State became the 31st state of the Union. From the redwoods to the Mojave Desert, from Silicon Valley to Hollywood, California has been redefining what's possible for 176 years.
September 9, 2026 at 1:42 PM
🎉 Happy 176th Statehood Day, California! 🌉🐻
On September 9, 1850, the Golden State became the 31st state of the Union. From the redwoods to the Mojave Desert, from Silicon Valley to Hollywood, California has been redefining what's possible for 176 years.
On September 9, 1850, the Golden State became the 31st state of the Union. From the redwoods to the Mojave Desert, from Silicon Valley to Hollywood, California has been redefining what's possible for 176 years.
NGA issued the following statement in response to the passage of a continuing resolution to fund the government through December 11.
September 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM
NGA issued the following statement in response to the passage of a continuing resolution to fund the government through December 11.
🎉 Happy Birthday to New York Governor Kathy Hochul!
A Western New York native, Gov. Hochul has devoted her career to public service — from local government to Congress to becoming the first woman to serve as Governor of New York. We're grateful for her partnership & wish her a wonderful year ahead.
A Western New York native, Gov. Hochul has devoted her career to public service — from local government to Congress to becoming the first woman to serve as Governor of New York. We're grateful for her partnership & wish her a wonderful year ahead.
August 27, 2026 at 1:43 PM
🎉 Happy Birthday to New York Governor Kathy Hochul!
A Western New York native, Gov. Hochul has devoted her career to public service — from local government to Congress to becoming the first woman to serve as Governor of New York. We're grateful for her partnership & wish her a wonderful year ahead.
A Western New York native, Gov. Hochul has devoted her career to public service — from local government to Congress to becoming the first woman to serve as Governor of New York. We're grateful for her partnership & wish her a wonderful year ahead.
Paid service opportunities make a difference in our communities & will build the next generation of leaders that this country needs. Under @govwesmoore.bsky.social, NGA’s Service United initiative is working to support service, bolster workforce development & reduce polarization across the country.
August 25, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Paid service opportunities make a difference in our communities & will build the next generation of leaders that this country needs. Under @govwesmoore.bsky.social, NGA’s Service United initiative is working to support service, bolster workforce development & reduce polarization across the country.
🎉 Happy Birthday to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer!
A lifelong Michigander & former member of NGA's Executive Committee, Gov. Whitmer has built a reputation for getting things done for the people of Michigan. We're grateful for her partnership and wish her a wonderful birthday and a year ahead.
A lifelong Michigander & former member of NGA's Executive Committee, Gov. Whitmer has built a reputation for getting things done for the people of Michigan. We're grateful for her partnership and wish her a wonderful birthday and a year ahead.
August 23, 2026 at 7:24 PM
🎉 Happy Birthday to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer!
A lifelong Michigander & former member of NGA's Executive Committee, Gov. Whitmer has built a reputation for getting things done for the people of Michigan. We're grateful for her partnership and wish her a wonderful birthday and a year ahead.
A lifelong Michigander & former member of NGA's Executive Committee, Gov. Whitmer has built a reputation for getting things done for the people of Michigan. We're grateful for her partnership and wish her a wonderful birthday and a year ahead.
On August 21, 1959, the Aloha State became the 50th star on the American flag.
Today and every day, we celebrate Hawaiʻi's unique history, vibrant culture, and enduring resilience.
Today and every day, we celebrate Hawaiʻi's unique history, vibrant culture, and enduring resilience.
August 21, 2026 at 8:07 PM
On August 21, 1959, the Aloha State became the 50th star on the American flag.
Today and every day, we celebrate Hawaiʻi's unique history, vibrant culture, and enduring resilience.
Today and every day, we celebrate Hawaiʻi's unique history, vibrant culture, and enduring resilience.
🎉 Happy Birthday to Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders!
A dedicated public servant and the first woman to serve as Arkansas's governor, we are grateful for her partnership and leadership to the people of Arkansas.
A dedicated public servant and the first woman to serve as Arkansas's governor, we are grateful for her partnership and leadership to the people of Arkansas.
August 13, 2026 at 1:21 PM
🎉 Happy Birthday to Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders!
A dedicated public servant and the first woman to serve as Arkansas's governor, we are grateful for her partnership and leadership to the people of Arkansas.
A dedicated public servant and the first woman to serve as Arkansas's governor, we are grateful for her partnership and leadership to the people of Arkansas.
🎉 Happy 205th Statehood Day, Missouri!
On August 10, 1821, the Show Me State became the 24th star on the flag, and the first state entirely west of the Mississippi River. From the Gateway Arch to the Ozarks, Missouri has been at the crossroads of American history for 205 years.
On August 10, 1821, the Show Me State became the 24th star on the flag, and the first state entirely west of the Mississippi River. From the Gateway Arch to the Ozarks, Missouri has been at the crossroads of American history for 205 years.
August 10, 2026 at 4:57 PM
🎉 Happy 205th Statehood Day, Missouri!
On August 10, 1821, the Show Me State became the 24th star on the flag, and the first state entirely west of the Mississippi River. From the Gateway Arch to the Ozarks, Missouri has been at the crossroads of American history for 205 years.
On August 10, 1821, the Show Me State became the 24th star on the flag, and the first state entirely west of the Mississippi River. From the Gateway Arch to the Ozarks, Missouri has been at the crossroads of American history for 205 years.
🎉 Happy Birthday to Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger!
A dedicated public servant with a lifetime of service to Virginia and the nation, we are grateful for her partnership and wish her a wonderful year ahead filled with continued success serving the people of Virginia.
A dedicated public servant with a lifetime of service to Virginia and the nation, we are grateful for her partnership and wish her a wonderful year ahead filled with continued success serving the people of Virginia.
August 7, 2026 at 2:59 PM
🎉 Happy Birthday to Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger!
A dedicated public servant with a lifetime of service to Virginia and the nation, we are grateful for her partnership and wish her a wonderful year ahead filled with continued success serving the people of Virginia.
A dedicated public servant with a lifetime of service to Virginia and the nation, we are grateful for her partnership and wish her a wonderful year ahead filled with continued success serving the people of Virginia.
NGA extends warm birthday wishes to Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón! 🎉
Serving as Puerto Rico's governor after years of dedicated public service in the House of Representatives, Gov. González-Colón brings a steadfast commitment to the people of Puerto Rico, and we are grateful for her partnership.
Serving as Puerto Rico's governor after years of dedicated public service in the House of Representatives, Gov. González-Colón brings a steadfast commitment to the people of Puerto Rico, and we are grateful for her partnership.
August 5, 2026 at 1:47 PM
NGA extends warm birthday wishes to Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón! 🎉
Serving as Puerto Rico's governor after years of dedicated public service in the House of Representatives, Gov. González-Colón brings a steadfast commitment to the people of Puerto Rico, and we are grateful for her partnership.
Serving as Puerto Rico's governor after years of dedicated public service in the House of Representatives, Gov. González-Colón brings a steadfast commitment to the people of Puerto Rico, and we are grateful for her partnership.
🎉 Happy Birthday to Vermont Governor Phil Scott!
Recently elected to NGA's 2026–27 Executive Committee, Governor Scott brings a dedicated commitment to public service and we are thankful for his partnership and service to the people of Vermont.
Recently elected to NGA's 2026–27 Executive Committee, Governor Scott brings a dedicated commitment to public service and we are thankful for his partnership and service to the people of Vermont.
August 4, 2026 at 4:08 PM
🎉 Happy Birthday to Vermont Governor Phil Scott!
Recently elected to NGA's 2026–27 Executive Committee, Governor Scott brings a dedicated commitment to public service and we are thankful for his partnership and service to the people of Vermont.
Recently elected to NGA's 2026–27 Executive Committee, Governor Scott brings a dedicated commitment to public service and we are thankful for his partnership and service to the people of Vermont.
The National Governors Association extends warm birthday wishes to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds! 🎉
A former member of NGA's Executive Committee and lifelong public servant, we are grateful for her ongoing leadership and service to the people of Iowa.
A former member of NGA's Executive Committee and lifelong public servant, we are grateful for her ongoing leadership and service to the people of Iowa.
August 4, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The National Governors Association extends warm birthday wishes to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds! 🎉
A former member of NGA's Executive Committee and lifelong public servant, we are grateful for her ongoing leadership and service to the people of Iowa.
A former member of NGA's Executive Committee and lifelong public servant, we are grateful for her ongoing leadership and service to the people of Iowa.
Today at the #NGASummerMeeting, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore was elected the 2026-27 Chair of NGA.
Under Gov. Moore as chair, the NGA announced its “Campaign for America”, which will work across party lines to strengthen and restore civic bonds. More: www.nga.org/news/press-r...
Under Gov. Moore as chair, the NGA announced its “Campaign for America”, which will work across party lines to strengthen and restore civic bonds. More: www.nga.org/news/press-r...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Launches “Service United” Campaign to Bridge Community Divides and Promote Workforce Development with $10 Million in Philanthropic Support
OKLAHOMA CITY – Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who later today will be elected chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), this morning launched his signature initiative, “Service United,” with $10…
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August 1, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Today at the #NGASummerMeeting, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore was elected the 2026-27 Chair of NGA.
Under Gov. Moore as chair, the NGA announced its “Campaign for America”, which will work across party lines to strengthen and restore civic bonds. More: www.nga.org/news/press-r...
Under Gov. Moore as chair, the NGA announced its “Campaign for America”, which will work across party lines to strengthen and restore civic bonds. More: www.nga.org/news/press-r...
Today, NGA teamed up with NBC Newsto host its first-ever governors' "Common Ground" town hall to open the #NGASummerMeeting. "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker led four bipartisan governor pairings through the issues that matter most to Americans. Learn more: www.nga.org/news/press-r...
August 1, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Today, NGA teamed up with NBC Newsto host its first-ever governors' "Common Ground" town hall to open the #NGASummerMeeting. "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker led four bipartisan governor pairings through the issues that matter most to Americans. Learn more: www.nga.org/news/press-r...
NGA recently convened health policy leaders from nearly 20 states and territories in Charlotte, NC to collaborate on strategies to advance access, trust & quality of care in rural America. Read more: www.nga.org/news/press-r...
Rural Health in Focus at NGA Health Policy Leadership Forum
Governors’ health advisors collaborate to sustain the rural health workforce, leverage the Rural Health Transformation Program and boost preventive care Charlotte, N.C. – The National Governors…
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July 15, 2026 at 1:54 PM
NGA recently convened health policy leaders from nearly 20 states and territories in Charlotte, NC to collaborate on strategies to advance access, trust & quality of care in rural America. Read more: www.nga.org/news/press-r...
In just over three weeks, NGA will convene governors from across the country in Oklahoma City for the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting — and we're excited to share our first round of speakers.
More to come later this week → NGA.org/SummerMeeting2026
#NGASummerMeeting
More to come later this week → NGA.org/SummerMeeting2026
#NGASummerMeeting
July 14, 2026 at 3:38 PM
In just over three weeks, NGA will convene governors from across the country in Oklahoma City for the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting — and we're excited to share our first round of speakers.
More to come later this week → NGA.org/SummerMeeting2026
#NGASummerMeeting
More to come later this week → NGA.org/SummerMeeting2026
#NGASummerMeeting
🎉Happy Birthday to Utah Governor Spencer Cox!
A dedicated public servant and former NGA Chair, Gov. Cox exemplifies bipartisan leadership, and we are grateful for his partnership in modeling healthy conflict and civil discourse nationwide.
A dedicated public servant and former NGA Chair, Gov. Cox exemplifies bipartisan leadership, and we are grateful for his partnership in modeling healthy conflict and civil discourse nationwide.
July 11, 2026 at 1:19 PM
🎉Happy Birthday to Utah Governor Spencer Cox!
A dedicated public servant and former NGA Chair, Gov. Cox exemplifies bipartisan leadership, and we are grateful for his partnership in modeling healthy conflict and civil discourse nationwide.
A dedicated public servant and former NGA Chair, Gov. Cox exemplifies bipartisan leadership, and we are grateful for his partnership in modeling healthy conflict and civil discourse nationwide.
🎉 Happy 136th Statehood Day, Wyoming!
Since joining the Union on July 10, 1890 as the 44th state, the Equality State has stood tall — from the wild beauty of Yellowstone to the rugged peaks of the Tetons. Here's to Wyoming's trailblazing spirit.🏔️🦬
Since joining the Union on July 10, 1890 as the 44th state, the Equality State has stood tall — from the wild beauty of Yellowstone to the rugged peaks of the Tetons. Here's to Wyoming's trailblazing spirit.🏔️🦬
July 10, 2026 at 4:25 PM
🎉 Happy 136th Statehood Day, Wyoming!
Since joining the Union on July 10, 1890 as the 44th state, the Equality State has stood tall — from the wild beauty of Yellowstone to the rugged peaks of the Tetons. Here's to Wyoming's trailblazing spirit.🏔️🦬
Since joining the Union on July 10, 1890 as the 44th state, the Equality State has stood tall — from the wild beauty of Yellowstone to the rugged peaks of the Tetons. Here's to Wyoming's trailblazing spirit.🏔️🦬
🎉Happy Birthday to Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Governor David M. Apatang! A veteran of the United States Army, Governor Apatang has dedicated himself to public service in the CNMI. We are grateful for his work with NGA & his commitment to the people of the Northern Mariana Islands.
July 10, 2026 at 4:24 PM
🎉Happy Birthday to Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Governor David M. Apatang! A veteran of the United States Army, Governor Apatang has dedicated himself to public service in the CNMI. We are grateful for his work with NGA & his commitment to the people of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Yesterday at Education Commission of the States, NGA CEO Brandon Tatum talked education & opportunity with MD Gov. Wes Moore and Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon.
That same thread will be front and center at NGA's Summer Meeting in OKC later this month. Stay tuned.
📸: Patrick Siebert-Office of Gov. Moore
That same thread will be front and center at NGA's Summer Meeting in OKC later this month. Stay tuned.
📸: Patrick Siebert-Office of Gov. Moore
July 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Yesterday at Education Commission of the States, NGA CEO Brandon Tatum talked education & opportunity with MD Gov. Wes Moore and Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon.
That same thread will be front and center at NGA's Summer Meeting in OKC later this month. Stay tuned.
📸: Patrick Siebert-Office of Gov. Moore
That same thread will be front and center at NGA's Summer Meeting in OKC later this month. Stay tuned.
📸: Patrick Siebert-Office of Gov. Moore
🎉 Happy Birthday to New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte!
Join NGA in wishing Governor Kelly Ayotte a wonderful birthday today. Governor Ayotte has been a lifelong public servant to the people of New Hampshire and we're grateful for her partnership with NGA.
Join NGA in wishing Governor Kelly Ayotte a wonderful birthday today. Governor Ayotte has been a lifelong public servant to the people of New Hampshire and we're grateful for her partnership with NGA.
June 27, 2026 at 1:53 PM
🎉 Happy Birthday to New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte!
Join NGA in wishing Governor Kelly Ayotte a wonderful birthday today. Governor Ayotte has been a lifelong public servant to the people of New Hampshire and we're grateful for her partnership with NGA.
Join NGA in wishing Governor Kelly Ayotte a wonderful birthday today. Governor Ayotte has been a lifelong public servant to the people of New Hampshire and we're grateful for her partnership with NGA.