National Governor’s Association

Participating states will also receive a $50,000 grant award to execute their project activities.  

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday was once again elected to serve on the executive committee of the National Governor’s Association.

At least 1,526 residents have been diagnosed since July 1. That is a rate of 45 new cases in long-term care facilities per day. In just the last two weeks, 842 long-term care facility residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. That is a rate of 60 new cases per day.

As COVID-19 accelerates disruptions impacting the American workforce, the National Governors Association (NGA) issued the findings of a comprehensive two-year project examining ways that governors and other state policymakers can nurture a technologically resilient workforce ready to thrive in an evolving economy. The State Guide for Preparing the Future Workforce Now presents findings and recommendations … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, November 30, the National Governors Association (NGA) has issued an endorsement of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) which could be voted on by the US House of Representatives as early as this week. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) supports the legislation.  Gov. Bentley said in a … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, January 28, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on behalf of the National Governors Association regarding the need for Congress to pass a long-term plan for transportation infrastructure investments. In 2012, Congress passed the Moving Ahead for Progress in … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing drug problem in the United States. Teens, between the ages of 12 and 17, abuse prescription drugs more than any other drug other than marijuana. The National Governors Association (NGA) is hosting a year-long prescription drug abuse initiative co-chaired by Alabama Gov. … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Department Of Homeland Security announced Friday that the Alabama State House has been awarded a $72,836 grant to upgrade the video surveillance system in both the House and Senate committee rooms and hallways. The Director of the Alabama Department of Homeland Security, Spencer Colllier said, “The protection … Continued