National Governors Association

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I have seen the video of former Officer Chauvin killing George Floyd, and I am appalled and angry. Events like this break the trust between law enforcement and communities of color. Justice must be served.Nebraska Governor Pete RickettsTexas and America mourn the senseless loss of George Floyd and the actions that led to his death are reprehensible and should be condemned in the strongest terms possible. As Texas exercise their 1st Amendment rights, it is imperative that order is maintained and private property is protected.Texas Governor Greg AbbottThe fact is, hate, ignorance and the inequality we see is a far greater risk to the long term health of our nation than even COVID-19.Vermont Governor Phil ScottThis afternoon I had the opportunity to visit with those who have been cleaning the State Capitol following last night's protests. I'm grateful for their professional and dedicated efforts to care for this historic building, the people's house. People have been stepping up right and left — not only scrubbing away graffiti in the hot sun, but also offering cool water and delivering pizza.Utah Governor Gary HerbertWe have all seen too many people harassed, abused, and killed by law enforcement officers, in too many places, for too long—just for being black. I also know that others are exploiting this pain and are now causing violence.Virginia Governor Ralph NorthamIn the days and months ahead, we all need to commit ourselves to healing the racial discord and addressing the systemic inequality that gives rise to it. But we need to do so peacefully and in good faith.Delaware Governor John CarneyToday we lower Oregon flags to half-staff across the state in honor of George Floyd. As we mourn his death, let us remember the many Black lives that have been taken by unnecessary violence. And let us commit ourselves, and our country, to fundamental change.Oregon Governor Kate BrownToday is Sunday, a day of reflection. Tomorrow’s Monday, we get up and fight for justice all over again.Connecticut Governor Ned LamontWhat happened in Minneapolis to George Floyd was terrible. It was horrific. I could hardly watch the video for very long without turning away. Everyone who watched the video knows that it was hugely problematic. It didn’t matter if you were on the left or right, white or black, Republican or Democrat, our nation was justly united and stood together to condemn the death of Mr. Floyd.Alaska Governor Mike DunleavyWe have to constructively channel our anger, frustration and sadness to force accountability and action.North Carolina Governor Roy CooperI met with Breonna Taylor’s mother before she came up here. I sat and I listened. What I heard was a mother in pain. She wants justice and the truth. She deserves both.Kentucky Governor Andy BeshearThe deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor were a result of hundreds of years of inequity and institutional racism. I am horrified, heartbroken, and taking action..Michigan Governor Gretchen WhitmerOklahomans stand together for justice. Like many of you, I am thankful the Minneapolis police officer is being held accountable for the senseless death of George Floyd.Oklahoma Governor Kevin StittLike so many others throughout the country and around the world, I, too, was shocked and angered by the tragic actions that led to the senseless death of George Floyd last week in Minneapolis.  It is a death that should have never happened and it is a tragedy for which that too many people, especially African Americans, are all too familiar...Alabama Governor Kay IveyThe suffering and death of George Floyd is tragic and abhorrent, it is an American tragedy. It should be condemned by leaders at every level. In Arizona we will listen to those who want to have a civil discourse to ensure that it never happens in the United States of America.Arizona Governor Doug DuceyJust last night, I watched citizens engage peacefully on the steps of our State Capitol. I commend these protestors for their candor and respectful engagement, and I commend our law enforcement, first responders, and the National Guard for their faithful service during this time.Tennessee Governor Bill LeeProgress starts with each of us. It means listening and understanding and sometimes pushing boundaries out of our comfort zone.Iowa Governor Kim ReynoldsIt is important that voices be heard to express hurt, anger, and frustration about this injustice. While vandalism defacing public property are against the law contrary to the spirit of non-violent protest, I am hopeful that we can listen better, engage more and ultimately unite to support equal justice for all.Arkansas Governor Asa HutchinsonThe path ahead will not be easy – long-standing systems don’t shift on their own.‬ But this is necessary work, as articulated eloquently by peaceful demonstrations.‬ Real change, structural change, comes from protest paired with policy.Illinois Governor J.B. PritzkerThere is deep pain and suffering in our country. It is on display right now. We need peace, empathy, and faith to win out. We will not give up on the United States of America. We will work to make it more united.Mississippi Governor Tate ReevesGeorge Floyd's last gasp – I can't breathe – haunts and should remind us that every breath we have left is devoted to making sure what happened to George Floyd doesn't happen again.Indiana Governor Eric HolcombThe pain we are seeing in Montana and across the country is real and devastating. As Montanans make their voices heard, we must continue to demand accountability, seek justice, and pursue progress peacefully.Montana Governor Steve BullockLast night, there was an organized, peaceful candlelight vigil in Stark Park in Manchester. It was a somber, well-run occasion, and it was very peaceful. I would like to thank the organizers for the well-run event, and the State stands with them in their calls for justice…New Hampshire Governor Chris SununuIt is dangerous when words become weapons. This is our moment to let our actions speak louder than our words. Words are important, the protesters need to be heard. But those of us in government who have the ability to change things directly, we have to take this opportunity.Ohio Governor Mike DeWineCurrently, there are thousands of Georgians gathered in Atlanta to demand justice for George Floyd’s death. It is a powerful moment for our state and country. We encourage protestors to exercise their Constitutional rights safely, especially in light of COVID-19.Georgia Governor Brian KempWe cannot - and will not - allow those who wanted to create destruction to suppress or obscure the legitimate protests going on. We know racism’s roots run deep in America. Every single one of us has work to do to dig them out. We’re committed to that work in Washington.Washington Governor Jay InsleeI very much support peaceful, non-violent protests, and we are committed to protecting that right for our citizens. If we are to truly make a difference in our society, it is going to take ALL of us listening to one another and standing by each other in PEACE UNITY.Missouri Governor Mike ParsonThere’s more to do. I am committed to building a better, more equitable democracy in Pennsylvania, and I thank the thousands of peaceful protestors who have bravely stood up in the face of injustice to make their voices heard. I’m listening.Pennsylvania Governor Tom WolfIf you choose to exercise your rights to free speech, please do so peacefully. Thank you to those who marched peacefully. And to the men and women in uniform doing your jobs, thank you. Massachusetts is united against violence and injustice and we can and must make progress.Massachusetts Governor Charlie BakerWe must confront society’s comfort with racism. We must be willing to face it, with clear eyes and open hearts, recognizing that folks who look like me have been part of creating, exacerbating, and benefiting from the systems that we must now turn to dismantle.Wisconsin Governor Tony EversMy heart goes out to the families and friends of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, and to the black communities around the nation reliving the trauma of violence and systemic racism. For too long, we suppressed or ignored those who were suffering and have asked for our help. Racial inequality is not new.Kansas Governor Laura KellySouth Carolinians are well within their rights to publicly and peacefully express anger over the inexcusable taking of George Floyd’s life. We should all be angry. There is no excuse for this.South Carolina Governor Henry McMasterYesterday we had another day of overwhelmingly peaceful protests by countless New Jerseyans no longer willing to sit by and accept systemic racism as just part of our national condition. Taking to the streets peacefully to create a better future for our entire New Jersey family.New Jersey Governor Phil MurphyTo those in Rhode Island and around the country who are expressing your outrage and pain through peaceful protest: I hear you. Let’s rise above the hate, rise above the fear, and work to root out racism on an individual and institutional level.Rhode Island Governor Gina RaimondoToday I was humbled to have the opportunity to initiate an important overdue conversation about racism in our state. I am committed to appointing a Council for Racial Justice to hold the state accountable, and to centering justice equity in my administration going forward.New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamGeorge Floyd’s death is unacceptable. We can all unite around our demand for justice for this innocent man. I’m proud of the Idahoans who have channeled their sorrow and anger in peaceful protest, and I appreciate mayors across Idaho who are helping to manage this situation.Idaho Governor Brad LittleThis is a moment for national change. For reform. Change comes when it’s demanded by the people. I stand with the peaceful protesters for effective, meaningful reform.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo"Although I never knew George Floyd, I will never forget him or the fact that his death was both terribly wrong and completely and easily avoidable. No one who sees the video of his death can deny this, which is why it is important for all of us, regardless of the color of our skin, or ethnicity, to speak out against this great injustice."Louisiana Governor John Bel EdwardsWe join in mourning the tragic death of George Floyd and send our aloha to his family and friends. We understand the sadness, disappointment, anger and fear that so many across our nation live with daily.Hawaii Governor David IgeThe question before us now is: What do we want policing to look like going forward? That’s at all levels – city, county, and state.South Dakota Governor Krisi NoemWe are all filled with grief about the unjust murder of George Floyd and I stand ready to join hands with those hurting today as we peacefully work for justice.Colorado Governor Jared PolisFlorida has zero tolerance for violence, rioting looting. George Floyd’s murder was appalling the Minnesota perpetrators need to be brought to justice, but this cannot be used as a pretext for violence in our communities. I thank local leaders for their efforts to keep Florida safe.Florida Governor Ron DeSantisGeorge Floyd’s death is the symptom of a disease. We will not wake up one day and have the disease of systemic racism cured for us. This is on each of us to solve together, and we have hard work ahead. We owe that much to George Floyd, and we owe that much to each other.Minnesota Governor Tim WalzAll citizens have the right to peacefully and lawfully assemble and protest; we are committed to protecting those rights. Additional state resources are necessary to help relieve distress due to activity that threatens the safety, health and welfare of the citizens of North Dakota.North Dakota Governor Doug BurgumIf we’re going to rise to this moment with the attention and action that it fully deserves, we better start listening. We better own up to our own responsibility that led to this moment. And we better start inviting change.California Governor Gavin NewsomWe have to challenge ourselves to not get defensive to really listen. I call on all Nevadans to seize this moment to ask themselves, “what can we do to fully respect and understand the very deep and very real emotional harm that’s been done to our Black community members?”Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak"The senseless murder of George Floyd is yet another reminder that we still have a long way to go to live up to our nation's highest ideals."Maryland Governor Larry HoganK-12 to Postsecondary Transitions During COVID-19: Opportunities for Governors and StatesBackground During this time of unprecedented educational and economic disruption, governors and state leaders can take steps to ensure equitable access to postsecondary education for graduating seniors. Each year, roughly 2 million high school students will enroll in a two- or four-year institution. Those who go on to complete their postsecondary education [ ]Strategies for COVID-19 Response for Populations Receiving Long-Term CareAs governors consider ways to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect high-risk communities, such as older adults and the health care workers and other providers who serve them, targeted approaches for post-acute and long-term care (LTC) facilities such as nursing homes and assisted living as well as in-home and community settings [ ]State Human Services Actions Initiatives for COVID-19The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices has compiled a table listing State Human Services Actions Initiatives responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The actions and initiatives are organized as follows: • TANF and cash assistance • SNAP and food security • Child welfare • Housing assistance • Support to the [ ]Delivering Workforce System Employment and Training Services RemotelySummary Across the United States, American Job Centers (AJCs) provide a range of assistance to jobseekers, students, and businesses. Due to COVID-19, they have had to readjust their delivery methods. It is critical that AJCs continue to operate during COVID-19, because of the rise in unemployment and the growing need to provide [ ]State Commerce/Economic Development Actions Initiatives For COVID-19Summary This resource details the work that governors and state officials in economic development organizations have done in the wake of the COVID-19 health crisis to support small businesses and regional economies. The actions captured here range from high-level task forces and recovery/reopening plans to loans and grant programs that provide support [ ]http://nga.org2019-2020 NGA CHAIR’S INITIATIVEInfrastructure: Foundation for Success, under the leadership of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, brings together thought leaders from government, business and academia to work with the nation’s governors in pursuit of a common infrastructure mission: building a more efficient, innovative, smart and secure foundation for success.Learn More About the Initiativehttp://nga.orgAboutNGA SERVICESNGA develops innovative solutions to today’s most pressing public policy challenges. Find out more about how governors are leading the way in problem-solving — and serving a crucial role in bringing together leaders across North America.NGA CENTERThe NGA CENTER FOR BEST PRACTICES is the only research and development firm that directly serves the nation s governors. Areas of expertise inside the division grow aptitude in five key public policy areas being shaped in the states.LEARN MORENGA DEVELOPMENTNGA PARTNERS offers a trusted, nonpartisan environment for high-level exchanges of ideas and viewpoints. NGA is a positive forum for CEOs and senior executives to elevate their thought leader profile, facilitating discussion around the most pressing topics.LEARN MORENGA MANAGEMENT CONSULTINGNGA provides leadership assistance targeting the complete life-cycle of an administration—from election day through the final year in office. NGA Consulting offers services, resources and training, as well as a one-of-a-kind spouses program.LEARN MORENGA GOVERNMENT RELATIONSThe mission of NGA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS is to ensure governors’ views are represented in the shaping of federal policy. The collective policy positions, reflecting governors’ principles on priority issues, guide the association’s efforts.LEARN MOREAboutMaryland Governor Larry HoganNGA CHAIRNew York Governor Andrew CuomoNGA VICE CHAIRNGA LEADERSHIPWe believe in bringing creative skills, thoughts and ideas to the table. Connect with the governors who serve as Chair and Vice Chair, as well as the association s Executive Director, and understand how state teams and NGA staffers are addressing important public policy issues. OUR MISSIONFounded in 1908, the National Governors Association (NGA) is the voice of the nation’s governors and one of the most respected public policy organizations in the country. The association's members are the governors of the 55 states, territories and commonwealths. Members come to the association from across the political spectrum, but NGA itself is boldly nonpartisan. TO REACH US444 N. 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Founded in 1908, the National Governors Association is the voice of the nation’s governors and one of the most respected public policy organizations in the country. The association’s members are the governors of the 55 states, territories and commonwealths. Members come to the association from across the political spectrum, but NGA itself is boldly nonpartisan. Because of that, governors can share best practices, speak with an informed voice on national policy and develop innovative solutions that improve citizens’ lives through state government and support the principles of federalism.

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