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In her inaugural address Governor @SarahHuckabee Sanders pledged to expand outdoor recreation and tourism in Arkansas. Read the full address:
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“Governors commend Congress for setting aside partisan differences to pass a bill that works for the American people. States stand ready to immediately put these funds to good use to fix and improve our nation’s infrastructure.” - Gov. @AsaHutchinson
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In her 2021 South Dakota State of the State Address, @GovKristiNoem talked about the importance of registered apprenticeship training programs. Learn more about these programs at:
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. @GovWhitmer on @MeetThePress gives an update on #coronavirus in Michigan, and a reminder that this is everyone versus #COVID19 . Get Michigan updates at: or find your state:
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NGA Chair @NYGovCuomo giving remarks now. Our agenda is America's Recovery and Revival. Watch live:
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As #WeTheStates gear up for Summer Meeting this July in Salt Lake City, we're excited to announce that #DonnyAndMarie @donnyosmond @marieosmond will be performing this year during the Meeting!
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"We are incredibly proud of Team USA, who stayed committed to their goals in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. We wish all our athletes the best of luck. Let the games begin!" - Governor @GavinNewsom 🏅 #TokyoOlympics
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Yesterday Gov. @SarahHuckabee Sanders spoke with the @MilkenInstitute on K-12 education in the United States and innovative leadership that puts students and teachers at the center of the agenda. Watch the full interview at:
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This week, Gov. @SarahHuckabee announced new funding to improve mental health & substance abuse services across Arkansas. The funding will create a statewide crisis response system that will allow first responders to connect people in crisis w/ clinicians.
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"We need to make decisions based on science and reality, and there are some hard realities we have to understand." @GovInslee tells @jaketapper on #CNNSOTU . Get Washington #coronavirus information at: or find your state at:
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. @GovLarryHogan , @GovWhitmer , and @GovMurphy on the importance of social distancing to bend the curve and alleviate pressure on our healthcare system. We must fight #coronavirus #together .
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. @GovLarryHogan had quite the opening act as he took the stage as the new National Governors Association chair: @marieosmond ! #WeTheStates wrapped up our Summer Meeting in Uta with a performance by Marie and @donnyosmond featuring unforgettable moments like this. #NGAinSLC
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Yesterday, Gov. @SarahHuckabee announced new funding for water and wastewater projects across Arkansas. In addition to the funding, Gov. Sanders announced the launch of a comprehensive analysis & review of Arkansas’ State Water Plan. Learn more:
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ICYMI: @GovKristiNoem signed an Order expanding job opportunities to South Dakotans without a postsecondary degree, it requires executive branch agencies to consider work & life experiences when a degree is not required to perform the duties of the job.
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"We recognize this is a shared priority. No such thing as a Republican bridge or a Democratic roadway. People are coming to us to modernize our transportation system to make them safer, cleaner and more accessible." - @SecretaryPete to Governors at the 2022 #NGAWinterMeeting
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This week @GovernorVA Youngkin delivered his 2023 State of the Commonwealth address with proposals to transform the behavioral health system in Virginia by expanding system capacity so that every Virginian can get help when they need it. Learn more:
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Yesterday, Governor @SarahHuckabee Sanders joined @DConservPodcast for a discussion on her administration’s Natural State Initiative to boost outdoor recreation access and opportunities in Arkansas. Listen here:
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"Let me be clear, conflict and passionate debate around ideas can be healthy, but contempt and contention will rot the souls of our nation and her people." - @GovCox
@SpencerJCox
Spencer Cox
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Two days ago, I gave my inaugural speech. It feels more important today. I hope you will take a few minutes and listen to it. "I promise that our children and our children’s children will learn about this moment in our history."
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PR Gov @ricardorossello & First Lady @BeatrizRossello stopped by our @Facebook lounge. Check out the video on our page! #WeTheStates #LIVE
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Working with partners in the private and public sectors, Governors, like @GovernorVA , are leading to improve America's #infrastructure . Learn more:
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The #GovernmentShutdown has gone on too long. It's time to reopen the government while federal leaders resolve the issues that divide them. #WeTheStates
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"The decisions that I’ve made have not been easy. I’m fighting to save our people. And I need everyone in Louisiana to be with me." @LouisianaGov on @lpborg 's #coronavirus roundtable: Stay informed at:
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NGA Chair Utah @GovCox and Maryland @GovWesMoore remind us that politics is important but shouldn’t define us or destroy our relationships. Learn more about the #DisagreeBetter initiative at:
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On Sunday, in her second inaugural address, @GovMLG talked about creating long-term prosperity through economic and workforce development. Watch the full address at:
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A group of governors and their spouses gathered with some of their new colleagues and spouses for the 2016 NGA Seminar for New Governors.
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In a new #DisagreeBetter video, Maryland @GovWesMoore and Lonaconing Mayor Jack Coburn talk about being different without being divisive, by listening, asking questions and having important conversations. Learn more:
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"If we are strong enough to see ourselves through this year of crisis (and we are), if we are still fighting after the hits we took in 2020 (and we are), then there is nothing that can beat us. Nothing. We may get knocked down. But we will never be knocked out." @GovMLG
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This week @GovAndyBeshear signed six measures to improve education access in Kentucky including: addressing teacher shortages, supporting early literacy education, and speeding up the process for school district construction projects. Learn more:
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. @MassGovernor Baker on the tremendous response of the health care workers in fighting #COVID19 plus areas where the pandemic has shown the need to update the health care system, particularly in #telehealth , scope of practice for nurse practitioners, & behavioral #healthcare .
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Under the leadership of #NewMexico @GovMLG , state agencies worked closely with internet service providers to promote low-cost services, establishing 1,250 Wi-Fi hotspots and providing thousands of laptops and hotspots to students.
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. @GovMurphy says the majority of people, regardless of party, are desperate for politicians to make progress and get along with one another, and progress on infrastructure seems to be a model for that. #NGAWinterMeeting #bipartisanship
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. @CanadianPM @JustinTrudeau stopped by to learn about @GirlsWhoCode at NGA's Summer Meeting. #WeTheStates #PMatNGA
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#Governors play a critical role in expanding access to health care services via telehealth. At the start of 2021, #SouthDakota @govkristinoem announced plans to permanently extend the state’s emergency telehealth rules.
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From the, literal, ashes we have been working our way through, tremendous opportunities present themselves...the importance of this moment is profound. - CA Governor @GavinNewsom at #WeTheStates
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To promote long-term recovery and resiliency efforts in the face of natural disasters @GovAndyBeshear announced the creation of the Kentucky Council for Community Recovery and Resiliency. Learn more:
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Reforming Arizona's occupational licensing laws is a priority of @dougducey . Under a bill awaiting his signature, Arizona would become the first state to recognize licenses granted by other states. #WeTheStates
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"Just like voting, filling out the #Census is an act of civic engagement, a demand to be fully heard and fully counted...take the time to make sure that your voice is heard." @GovPritzker #MakeItCount at
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"It is so different being a Governor, where you actually have to get stuff done, where you have to work with other people." - @GovCox on @PostLive today talking about the difference between politics and governing.
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. @GovernorVA says people understand that changes needed to fight #coronavirus "...are difficult, but they are necessary." Find Virginia updates at: Or find your state here:
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This week, @GovEvers announced a new grant program with @WDNR to support the replacement, reconstruction, treatment, or abandonment of contaminated private wells and increase access to clean drinking water across the state. Learn more:
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In a new #DisagreeBetter video, Alabama @GovernorKayIvey and Tuscaloosa Mayor @WaltMaddox remind us of the importance of listening and putting in the effort to understand each others perspectives. Learn more:
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. @CISAjen joined #Governors & stakeholders at #NGAWinterMeeting to look at how states are partnering with industry and the federal government to protect against cyber-threats, criminals, and malicious actors online. #CyberSecurity
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On @CNNSotu NGA Chair Utah @GovCox & @GovofCO Polis told @DanaBashCNN that Americans need to "have authentic conversations with those that we disagree with." Watch the full interview () & learn more about how to #DisagreeBetter :
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ICYMI: Last week @GovCox joined @SecretaryPete to announce the new PROTECT program, a bipartisan funding formula that will provide $7.3 billion to help states prepare for extreme weather events.
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. @GovMurphy opens the NGA #YouthMentalHealth Los Angeles Convening with remarks stressing the need to address the youth mental health crisis impacting children across the country. Learn more about the Governor's NGA Chair's Initiative at:
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"When we engaged in healthy, honest dialogue, we avoid demonizing others and we're more likely to find solutions." NGA Chair @GovCox on why we need to #DisagreeBetter . Learn more:
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In accepting the gavel as NGA Chair @GovCox introduces his Disagree Better Initiative () noting we can disagree without hating each other and can build each other and not tear each other down.
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"The actions that we take now will help shape what happens in the next few weeks and month." @GovernorVA Get VA #coronavirus information at: Or find your state/territory at:
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Our agenda is dictated by reality, the need to work for America's recovery and revival. - @NYGovCuomo , NGA Chair
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"If we can get our citizens to follow these directions, it will absolutely turn this curve and we can get on the other side of this virus, and it’s critical that we do that for our healthcare system." @GovKemp - Find Georgia #coronavirus resources at
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"...a great deal has been asked of you over the past 11 months & I’m grateful for the endless sacrifices so many of you have made...the end is in sight, but for the next few months, we must continue to stay vigilant and take steps to stop the spread." @MassGovernor #CovidVaccine
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Earlier today @GovPritzker spoke with @postlive about governors working together and sharing best practices.
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Governor JB Pritzker
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4/21 COVID-19 Daily Briefing
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The nation’s Governors met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy this morning to receive an update on Ukraine’s humanitarian and security situation and to express bipartisan support for the Ukrainian people in their fight against the Russian invasion.
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At NGA Winter Meeting over the weekend, governors signed a memorandum of understanding with the Council for the Australian Federation to strengthen cross-country ties and celebrate 100 years of #mateship . Read more here: #WeTheStates cc @AusintheUS
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Yesterday, @GovernorVA Glenn Youngkin announced that @RTX_News has made a donation to @NAFCareerAcads to kickstart a STEM education program in Virginia’s schools and the Commonwealth’s K-12 College Partnership Laboratory School Initiative. More:
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NGA Chairman, Arkansas Governor @AsaHutchinson gives welcoming remarks and an introduction to his Chairman’s Initiative: K-12 Computer Science Education at the 2022 #NGAWinterMeeting
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"These dual economic crises have created a revenue gap that threatens to swallow essential services so many depend upon, everything from education to small business support, child welfare to health care services and more." - @GovMLG #InvestInRecovery
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
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My testimony will begin in 5 minutes – tune in here:
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@cindymccain @govkristinoem Listen to @cindymccain discuss the importance of developing strategies to put a stop to human trafficking. #NGAinSLC
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"Our nation was founded on profound disagreement, healthy disagreement. I want us to disagree, but there's a right way to do that and a wrong way to do it. We can disagree without hating each other." @GovCox on why we need to #DisagreeBetter . Learn more:
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"We all love this great country, and we want the best for it. And that’s something that fundamentally unites us. Together we can #DisagreeBetter " - @GovofCO Jared Polis, NGA Vice Chair, on @GovCox 's NGA Chair's Initiative. Learn more:
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NGA Chairman @AsaHutchinson opens a discussion on #infrastructure improvement to boost America’s economic competitiveness and quality of life. With @GovLarryHogan , @GovWhitmer , and @SecretaryPete #NGAWinterMeeting
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"If you are getting tired and you've let your guard down, now is the time to pick it back up. Mask up, wash your hands, keep your distance. We have to manage through this." @GovPritzker on #COVID19
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Governor JB Pritzker
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Governor Pritzker holds daily press briefing on COVID-19.
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Information on the #coronavirus in Georgia can be found at: - For a list of all state/territory information pages please visit
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"You look at #reentry programs and those coming out of prison, it's the right thing to do at a human level for those that are genuinely seeking a second chance." Arkansas Gov. @AsaHutchinson
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. @FLOTUS Melania Trump hosts governors’ spouses for a luncheon at the @NavyMemorial to celebrate the spirit of bipartisan cooperation. #WeTheStates
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Kansas @GovLauraKelly signed a bill designed to boost agriculture by allowing the growing and cultivation of commercial-industrial hemp. Until now it was only allowed within research programs outlined in the 2014 Farm Bill. #WeTheStates
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#ICYMI Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, general secretary of Germany's Christian Democratic Party, speaks on balance, "burden sharing" and what she calls a "practical partnership."
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. @GovMurphy concludes his time has Chair, passing the gavel to newly elected NGA Chair @GovCox & Vice Chair @GovCO , while stressing the value of working across the aisle.
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Weeks after our Winter Meeting reaffirmed Japan's crucial relationships with states, Maryland @GovLarryHogan and @JapanEmbDC signed a document recommitting them to promote trade, investment, life sciences collaboration, academic exchanges and information sharing. #WeTheStates
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At the NGA #YouthMentalHealth Roundtable, @GovMurphy shares a new video from @BubbaWallace with a powerful message: "It's ok to say you're not ok...mental health issues are not problems to be ashamed of, they're problems to be solved."
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NGA Chair @GovSandoval announces NGA's Smarter States, Smarter Communities initiative. #NGAinSantaFe #WeTheStates
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"Artificial intelligence can be trained on medicine, tax laws, and regulatory environments, so it can learn off small amounts of data," @GinniRometty during @GovSandoval 's session #aheadofthecurve #WeTheStates
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We continue our celebration of #InternationalWomensDay with Kansas @GovLauraKelly . Before becoming the 48th governor of Kansas, Gov. Kelly was a four-term senator. Meet Gov. Kelly here: #WeTheStates
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ICYMI: This week Arizona @GovernorHobbs , @CAgovernor Newsom & Nevada Governor Joe @JosephMLombardo announced a plan to conserve 3 million acre-feet over the next three years to protect the Colorado River system. Learn more:
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We joined education advocates in calling on #Congress to allocate sufficient funding for K-12 schools and higher-education institutions to ensure safe reopenings in the fall, as well as ensuring local control in educational decision-making.
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At the #NGAWinterMeeting , @GovGianforte is leading a discussion with industry leaders from @Microsoft , @Cognizant and @AECOM about current challenges in the labor market and ways Governors can work with the private sector to promote workforce development.
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In discussion of his NGA Chair's initiative, @GovCox says to break the cycle of toxic politics and create incentives for elected officials to #DisagreeBetter , we, as voters, need to demand that politicians treat each other with dignity and respect. More:
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Today, @GovCox will lead the first Convening of his #DisagreeBetter NGA Chair’s Initiative, @GovChrisSununu is hosting the event to bring together some of the country’s top experts to focus on elevating political discourse. Learn about the initiative at:
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#WeTheStates are continuing to explore different state-level approaches to child welfare systems. KY @GovMattBevin discusses the issue with @FirstLadyOfLA Donna Edwards, @jeremycv and writer and director of @instantfamily Sean Anders.
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At the 2022 #NGASummerMeeting , @GovMurphy & @FirstLadyNJ are speaking with experts from @MerckforMothers @hospitals4kids & @kennedyforum about ways to improve youth mental health & infant and maternal health.
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In 2019, @GovernorVA became the first Governor to appoint a Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Virginia. This cabinet-level position is responsible for developing a sustainable framework to promote inclusive practices across state government.
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#WeTheStates were excited to have Vice Chair @GovLarryHogan with us to talk about the challenges and opportunities our current workforce faces.
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This week @GovMurphy announced a partnership with @uwilltech to provide free access to mental health support to NJ college students. Learn more about the partnership: and the Governor's NGA Chair’s Initiative on #YouthMentalHealth :
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"...prisons should not be one stop in a circle that leads back to prison." @IAGovernor on workforce re-entry at #WeTheStates Watch the entire session at:
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#FunFact : #DidYouKnow both governors-elect @ChrisSununu and @RicardoRossello have fathers who were also governors? #Election2016
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. @GovernorVa gives thanks to the @VaNationalGuard for their work in fighting #coronavirus and encourages an extension in the the use of Title 32 National Guard operations beyond May 31.
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Governor Ralph Northam
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I'm holding a briefing to update Virginians on the latest developments in our response to #COVID19 . Watch live at 2:00 PM:
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In Arizona we work hard to create a land of opportunity for all. - AZ Gov @dougducey #WeTheStates #OccupationalLicensing
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Good morning from Atlantic City, where Governors are meeting at the 2023 #NGAAnnualMeeting . Sessions today include discussion on #youthmentalhealth , maternal and infant health, disaster response and Governors’ actions to accelerate #infrastructure projects.
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In his monthly press conference @GovCox mentioned this new @pewresearch study, showing "Americans’ Dismal Views of the Nation’s Politics," and the need for all Americans to learn to #DisagreeBetter . See resources for overcoming toxic polarization at
@pewresearch
Pew Research Center
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NEW: Americans have long been critical of politicians and skeptical of the federal government. But today, Americans’ views of politics and elected officials are unrelentingly negative, with little hope of improvement in the future. 🧵
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. @braverangels Senior Fellow @moniguzman moderates a discussion at the #NGAAnnual Meeting about the "most critical topic" impacting our country, toxic polarization that is keeping us from solving our other problems. #DisagreeBetter
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People out of the workforce for a long time can have a hard time finding work without something recent on their resume. Return Utah – a new work-based learning program – aims to solve that. Learn more in our interview with @LGHendersonUtah here
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Closing out the 2024 #NGAWinterMeeting , @GovofCO Jared Polis moderated a Governors’ discussion with @EconCharlie on the current state of housing in the U.S. and efforts to improve affordability. Session videos will be available here:
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"I love this country, and I know the people who I disagree with also love this country. Together, we can #DisagreeBetter " - NGA Chair Utah @GovCox . Learn more:
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We're pleased to announce that @GovNedLamont @GovBillLee @henrymcmaster @GovAndyBeshear @govbryan and @GovParsonMO will lead three new task forces to respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to lead economic recovery and community renewal efforts.
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October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth – learn how Governors are working to address a growing number of #cybersecurity needs: #CyberMonth
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