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The Council serves as a forum for governors and key federal officials to improve and maximize state-federal partnerships to address matters pertaining to the National Guard, homeland defense, and civil support activities.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="232" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cog_logo_2022-1-1024x232.png" alt="" class="wp-image-47485" srcset="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cog_logo_2022-1-1024x232.png 1024w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cog_logo_2022-1-300x68.png 300w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cog_logo_2022-1-768x174.png 768w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cog_logo_2022-1-1536x348.png 1536w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cog_logo_2022-1-2048x464.png 2048w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cog_logo_2022-1-1280x290.png 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p>The Council consists of ten governors appointed to two-year terms by the President – five from each party – with two governors serving as co-chairs. The Executive Order specifically names a number of federal participants in the Council, including the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security, the President’s Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor, the Commander of U.S. Northern Command and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, among others.</p> <p>To ensure that the Council appropriately represents all governors, the Council co-chairs, through the National Governors Association, share documents for review and discussion with all governors’ offices prior to their approval by the Council.</p> <p>Key Issues: Support the National Guard and Military Families, Improve Catastrophic Disaster Response and Recovery, Build Cybersecurity Partnerships and Resilience, and Inform Federal Budgetary Considerations.</p> <div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide"/> <div style="height:15px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-activities"><strong>Activities</strong></h2> <div class="pt-cv-wrapper"><div class="pt-cv-view pt-cv-collapsible pt-cv-pgregular" id="pt-cv-view-48b8a89kqx"><div data-id="pt-cv-page-1" class="pt-cv-page" data-cvc="1"><div class="panel-group" id="8c3ae01md8"><div class="panel panel-default pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col" data-pid="69085"> <div class="panel-heading pt-cv-title"> <a class="panel-title" data-toggle="cvcollapse" data-parent="#8c3ae01md8" data-target="#de335acv0r" href='https://www.nga.org/advocacy-communications/2025-cog-budget-priorities/' onclick='event.preventDefault()'> 2025 COG Budget Priorities </a> <span class="pull-right clickable panel-collapsed"><i class="glyphicon glyphicon-plus"></i></span></div> <div id="de335acv0r" class="panel-collapse collapse "> <div class="panel-body"> <a href="https://www.nga.org/advocacy-communications/2025-cog-budget-priorities/" class="_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left cvplbd" target="_self" ><img decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/COG_Logo_2022_square-150x150.jpg" class="pt-cv-thumbnail img-none pull-left" alt="2025 COG Budget Priorities" srcset="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/COG_Logo_2022_square-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/COG_Logo_2022_square-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/COG_Logo_2022_square-600x600.jpg 600w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/COG_Logo_2022_square.jpg 719w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> <div class="pt-cv-content">General Steven S. NordhausChief of the National Guard BureauNational Guard Bureau111 S. George Mason Dr. Arlington, VA 22204 Dear Gen. Nordhaus: Congratulations on your appointment and confirmation as Chief of ...<br /><div class="pt-cv-rmwrap"><a href="https://www.nga.org/advocacy-communications/2025-cog-budget-priorities/" class="_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd" target="_self">Read More</a></div></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="panel panel-default pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col" data-pid="65190"> <div class="panel-heading pt-cv-title"> <a class="panel-title" data-toggle="cvcollapse" data-parent="#8c3ae01md8" data-target="#679645d8yx" href='https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/council-of-governors-holds-29th-plenary-meeting/' onclick='event.preventDefault()'> Council of Governors Holds 29th Plenary Meeting </a> <span class="pull-right clickable panel-collapsed"><i class="glyphicon glyphicon-plus"></i></span></div> <div id="679645d8yx" class="panel-collapse collapse "> <div class="panel-body"> <a href="https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/council-of-governors-holds-29th-plenary-meeting/" class="_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left cvplbd" target="_self" ><img decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/COG_SLC-150x150.jpeg" class="pt-cv-thumbnail img-none pull-left" alt="Council of Governors Holds 29th Plenary Meeting" srcset="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/COG_SLC-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/COG_SLC-600x600.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> <div class="pt-cv-content">The 29th Plenary meeting of the Council of Governors was held yesterday, July 11, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Council serves as a forum for 10 presidentially appointed, ...<br /><div class="pt-cv-rmwrap"><a href="https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/council-of-governors-holds-29th-plenary-meeting/" class="_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd" target="_self">Read More</a></div></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="panel panel-default pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col" data-pid="63691"> <div class="panel-heading pt-cv-title"> <a class="panel-title" data-toggle="cvcollapse" data-parent="#8c3ae01md8" data-target="#e249f4d803" href='https://www.nga.org/advocacy-communications/letter-to-dod-on-legislative-proposal-480/' onclick='event.preventDefault()'> Letter to DOD On Legislative Proposal 480 </a> <span class="pull-right clickable panel-collapsed"><i class="glyphicon glyphicon-plus"></i></span></div> <div id="e249f4d803" class="panel-collapse collapse "> <div class="panel-body"> <a href="https://www.nga.org/advocacy-communications/letter-to-dod-on-legislative-proposal-480/" class="_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left cvplbd" target="_self" ><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NationalGuard-150x150.jpg" class="pt-cv-thumbnail img-none pull-left" alt="Letter to DOD On Legislative Proposal 480" srcset="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NationalGuard-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NationalGuard-600x600.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> <div class="pt-cv-content">"The Council of Governors respectfully, and with the strongest terms, objects to the Department’s proposal, LP 480. We ask that the Department of Defense immediately retract LP 480, then discuss ...<br /><div class="pt-cv-rmwrap"><a href="https://www.nga.org/advocacy-communications/letter-to-dod-on-legislative-proposal-480/" class="_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd" target="_self">Read More</a></div></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="panel panel-default pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col" data-pid="61957"> <div class="panel-heading pt-cv-title"> <a class="panel-title" data-toggle="cvcollapse" data-parent="#8c3ae01md8" data-target="#f5661ddpnh" href='https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/council-of-governors-holds-28th-plenary-meeting/' onclick='event.preventDefault()'> Council of Governors Holds 28th Plenary Meeting </a> <span class="pull-right clickable panel-collapsed"><i class="glyphicon glyphicon-plus"></i></span></div> <div id="f5661ddpnh" class="panel-collapse collapse "> <div class="panel-body"> <a href="https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/council-of-governors-holds-28th-plenary-meeting/" class="_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left cvplbd" target="_self" ><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/WM2024_COG_Group-150x150.jpg" class="pt-cv-thumbnail img-none pull-left" alt="Council of Governors Holds 28th Plenary Meeting" srcset="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/WM2024_COG_Group-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/WM2024_COG_Group-600x600.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> <div class="pt-cv-content">The Council of Governors met February 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C., for its 28th Plenary Meeting. The Council serves as a forum for 10 presidentially appointed, bipartisan Governors to engage ...<br /><div class="pt-cv-rmwrap"><a href="https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/council-of-governors-holds-28th-plenary-meeting/" class="_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd" target="_self">Read More</a></div></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="panel panel-default pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col" data-pid="63721"> <div class="panel-heading pt-cv-title"> <a class="panel-title" data-toggle="cvcollapse" data-parent="#8c3ae01md8" data-target="#9bef4f5it1" href='https://www.nga.org/advocacy-communications/letter-to-fema-on-improving-disaster-response-and-recovery/' onclick='event.preventDefault()'> Letter to FEMA on Improving Disaster Response and Recovery </a> <span class="pull-right clickable panel-collapsed"><i class="glyphicon glyphicon-plus"></i></span></div> <div id="9bef4f5it1" class="panel-collapse collapse "> <div class="panel-body"> <a href="https://www.nga.org/advocacy-communications/letter-to-fema-on-improving-disaster-response-and-recovery/" class="_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left cvplbd" target="_self" ><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/COG_disaster_response-150x150.jpg" class="pt-cv-thumbnail img-none pull-left" alt="Letter to FEMA on Improving Disaster Response and Recovery" srcset="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/COG_disaster_response-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/COG_disaster_response-600x600.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> <div class="pt-cv-content">Based on experience and feedback provided from states and territories we have compiled the following recommendations for reform in disaster response and recovery. The Honorable Deanne CriswellAdministratorFederal Emergency Management Agency500 ...<br /><div class="pt-cv-rmwrap"><a href="https://www.nga.org/advocacy-communications/letter-to-fema-on-improving-disaster-response-and-recovery/" class="_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd" target="_self">Read More</a></div></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="panel panel-default pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col" data-pid="63715"> <div class="panel-heading pt-cv-title"> <a class="panel-title" data-toggle="cvcollapse" data-parent="#8c3ae01md8" data-target="#362307d67j" href='https://www.nga.org/advocacy-communications/council-of-governors-budget-priorities-for-fy25-27-budget-process/' onclick='event.preventDefault()'> Council of Governors’ Budget Priorities for FY25-27 Budget Process </a> <span class="pull-right clickable panel-collapsed"><i class="glyphicon glyphicon-plus"></i></span></div> <div id="362307d67j" class="panel-collapse collapse "> <div class="panel-body"> <a href="https://www.nga.org/advocacy-communications/council-of-governors-budget-priorities-for-fy25-27-budget-process/" class="_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left cvplbd" target="_self" ><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/COG_Budget-150x150.jpg" class="pt-cv-thumbnail img-none pull-left" alt="Council of Governors’ Budget Priorities for FY25-27 Budget Process" srcset="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/COG_Budget-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/COG_Budget-600x600.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> <div class="pt-cv-content">In accordance with the Council of Governors (Council) Consultative Budget Agreement, the Council engages with the Department of Defense as representatives of the states, territories and District of Columbia to ...<br /><div class="pt-cv-rmwrap"><a href="https://www.nga.org/advocacy-communications/council-of-governors-budget-priorities-for-fy25-27-budget-process/" class="_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd" target="_self">Read More</a></div></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="panel panel-default pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col" data-pid="56725"> <div class="panel-heading pt-cv-title"> <a class="panel-title" data-toggle="cvcollapse" data-parent="#8c3ae01md8" data-target="#d71acbavxl" href='https://www.nga.org/updates/council-of-governors-holds-27th-plenary-meeting/' onclick='event.preventDefault()'> Council Of Governors Holds 27th Plenary Meeting </a> <span class="pull-right clickable panel-collapsed"><i class="glyphicon glyphicon-plus"></i></span></div> <div id="d71acbavxl" class="panel-collapse collapse "> <div class="panel-body"> <a href="https://www.nga.org/updates/council-of-governors-holds-27th-plenary-meeting/" class="_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left cvplbd" target="_self" ><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IW508459-150x150.jpg" class="pt-cv-thumbnail img-none pull-left" alt="Council Of Governors Holds 27th Plenary Meeting" srcset="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IW508459-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IW508459-600x600.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> <div class="pt-cv-content">The Council of Governors met July 12, 2023, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, for its 27th Plenary Meeting. The Council serves as a forum for 10 presidentially appointed, bipartisan Governors ...<br /><div class="pt-cv-rmwrap"><a href="https://www.nga.org/updates/council-of-governors-holds-27th-plenary-meeting/" class="_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd" target="_self">Read More</a></div></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="panel panel-default pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col" data-pid="53019"> <div class="panel-heading pt-cv-title"> <a class="panel-title" data-toggle="cvcollapse" data-parent="#8c3ae01md8" data-target="#3726d5a1nx" href='https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/council-of-governors-26th-plenary-meeting/' onclick='event.preventDefault()'> Council of Governors 26th Plenary Meeting </a> <span class="pull-right clickable panel-collapsed"><i class="glyphicon glyphicon-plus"></i></span></div> <div id="3726d5a1nx" class="panel-collapse collapse "> <div class="panel-body"> <a href="https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/council-of-governors-26th-plenary-meeting/" class="_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left cvplbd" target="_self" ><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cog_commentary2-150x150.jpg" class="pt-cv-thumbnail img-none pull-left" alt="Council of Governors 26th Plenary Meeting" srcset="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cog_commentary2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/cog_commentary2-600x600.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> <div class="pt-cv-content">The Council of Governors met in Washington, DC for its 26th Plenary Meeting on February 10, 2023. The Council serves as a forum for 10 presidentially appointed, bipartisan governors engage ...<br /><div class="pt-cv-rmwrap"><a href="https://www.nga.org/news/commentary/council-of-governors-26th-plenary-meeting/" class="_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd" target="_self">Read More</a></div></div> </div> </div></div> <div class="panel panel-default pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col" data-pid="48405"> <div class="panel-heading pt-cv-title"> <a class="panel-title" data-toggle="cvcollapse" data-parent="#8c3ae01md8" data-target="#ef1a438qz6" href='https://www.nga.org/updates/council-of-governors-25th-plenary-meeting/' onclick='event.preventDefault()'> Council of Governors – 25th Plenary Meeting </a> <span class="pull-right clickable panel-collapsed"><i class="glyphicon glyphicon-plus"></i></span></div> <div id="ef1a438qz6" class="panel-collapse collapse "> <div class="panel-body"> <a href="https://www.nga.org/updates/council-of-governors-25th-plenary-meeting/" class="_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left cvplbd" target="_self" ><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="150" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022_COG_July1-150x150.jpg" class="pt-cv-thumbnail img-none pull-left" alt="Council of Governors - 25th Plenary Meeting" srcset="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022_COG_July1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022_COG_July1-600x600.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> <div class="pt-cv-content">On Wednesday, July 13, the Council of Governors, held its 25th Plenary Meeting in Portland, Maine, with key federal partners. 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Tim Walz (Minnesota)<br>Co-Chair</h4> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Vermont-Phil-Scott-square-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-57973" style="object-fit:cover;width:300px;height:300px" srcset="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Vermont-Phil-Scott-square-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Vermont-Phil-Scott-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Vermont-Phil-Scott-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Vermont-Phil-Scott-square-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Vermont-Phil-Scott-square-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Vermont-Phil-Scott-square-600x600.jpg 600w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Vermont-Phil-Scott-square-720x720.jpg 720w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Vermont-Phil-Scott-square.jpg 1997w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <h4 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" id="h-gov-phil-scott-vermont-co-chair">Gov. Phil Scott (Vermont)<br>Co-Chair</h4> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="400" height="400" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/governor_little_square.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-45544" style="object-fit:cover;width:300px;height:300px" srcset="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/governor_little_square.jpg 400w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/governor_little_square-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/governor_little_square-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Gov. Brad Little (Idaho)</strong></figcaption></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="569" height="570" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Maura_Healey_square.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53415" style="object-fit:cover;width:300px;height:300px" srcset="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Maura_Healey_square.jpg 569w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Maura_Healey_square-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Maura_Healey_square-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Gov. Maura Healey (Massachusetts)</strong></figcaption></figure> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="371" height="371" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/GovWhitmer_square.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-40176" style="object-fit:cover;width:300px;height:300px" srcset="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/GovWhitmer_square.jpg 371w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/GovWhitmer_square-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/GovWhitmer_square-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (Michigan)</strong></figcaption></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/New-Mexico-Michelle-Lujan-Grisham-January-square-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52923" style="object-fit:cover;width:300px;height:300px" srcset="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/New-Mexico-Michelle-Lujan-Grisham-January-square-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/New-Mexico-Michelle-Lujan-Grisham-January-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/New-Mexico-Michelle-Lujan-Grisham-January-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/New-Mexico-Michelle-Lujan-Grisham-January-square-768x768.jpg 768w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/New-Mexico-Michelle-Lujan-Grisham-January-square-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/New-Mexico-Michelle-Lujan-Grisham-January-square-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/New-Mexico-Michelle-Lujan-Grisham-January-square-600x600.jpg 600w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/New-Mexico-Michelle-Lujan-Grisham-January-square-720x720.jpg 720w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham<br>(New Mexico)</strong></figcaption></figure> </div> </div> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="365" height="366" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SC-Henry-McMaster_square.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-57974" style="object-fit:cover;width:300px;height:300px" srcset="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SC-Henry-McMaster_square.jpg 365w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SC-Henry-McMaster_square-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SC-Henry-McMaster_square-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Gov. Henry McMaster (South Carolina)</strong></figcaption></figure> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="958" height="959" src="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Wyoming-Mark-Gordon-November-2019.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9324" style="object-fit:cover;width:300px;height:300px" srcset="https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Wyoming-Mark-Gordon-November-2019.jpg 958w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Wyoming-Mark-Gordon-November-2019-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Wyoming-Mark-Gordon-November-2019-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Wyoming-Mark-Gordon-November-2019-768x769.jpg 768w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Wyoming-Mark-Gordon-November-2019-600x600.jpg 600w, https://www.nga.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Wyoming-Mark-Gordon-November-2019-719x720.jpg 719w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Gov. Mark Gordon (Wyoming)</strong></figcaption></figure> </div> </div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide"/> <h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" id="h-nga-staff"><strong>NGA Staff</strong></h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><strong>Jessica Davenport</strong>, Program Director, Homeland Security, Center for Best Practices</li> <li><strong>Renee Antoine</strong>, Legislative Director, Government Relations</li> </ul> </div> </div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide"/> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-historical-council-of-governors-membership"><strong>Historical Council Of Governors Membership</strong></h2> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2010-membership">2010 Membership</h4> <p><strong>Vermont Governor James H. Douglas, Co-<strong>C</strong>hair<br>Washington Governor Chris Gregoire, Co-<strong>C</strong>hair</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list listSquare"> <li>Arizona Governor Janice K. Brewer</li> <li>Puerto Rico Governor Luis G. Fortuño</li> <li>Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry </li> <li>Virginia Governor Robert F. McDonnell</li> <li>Missouri Governor Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon</li> <li>Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley</li> <li>North Carolina Governor Beverly Eaves Perdue</li> <li>South Dakota Governor M. Michael Rounds</li> </ul> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2011-membership">2011 Membership</h4> <p><strong>Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, Co-<strong>C</strong>hair<br>Washington Governor Chris Gregoire, Co-<strong>C</strong>hair</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list listSquare"> <li>Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie </li> <li>Arizona Governor Janice K. Brewer</li> <li>Puerto Rico Governor Luis G. Fortuño</li> <li>Virginia Governor Robert F. McDonnell </li> <li>Wyoming Governor Matt Mead </li> <li>Missouri Governor Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon</li> <li>Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley</li> <li>North Carolina Governor Beverly Eaves Perdue</li> </ul> </div> </div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide"/> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2012-membership">2012 Membership</h4> <p><strong><strong>Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, Co-<strong>C</strong>hair<br>Washington Governor Chris Gregoire, Co-<strong>C</strong>hair</strong></strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list listSquare"> <li>Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie </li> <li>Arizona Governor Janice K. Brewer </li> <li>Puerto Rico Governor Luis G. Fortuño </li> <li>Delaware Governor Jack Markell </li> <li>Virginia Governor Robert F. McDonnell </li> <li>Wyoming Governor Matt Mead</li> <li>Missouri Governor Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon </li> <li>Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley</li> </ul> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2013-membership">2013 Membership</h4> <p><strong>Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, Co-<strong>C</strong>hair<br>Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, Co-Chair</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list listSquare"> <li>Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie </li> <li>Arizona Governor Janice K. Brewer </li> <li>Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy </li> <li>Delaware Governor Jack Markell Virginia </li> <li>Governor Robert F. McDonnell </li> <li>Wyoming Governor Matt Mead</li> <li>Missouri Governor Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon </li> <li>Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval</li> </ul> </div> </div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide"/> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2014-membership">2014 Membership</h4> <p><strong>Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, Co-<strong>C</strong>hair<br>Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, Co-Chair</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list listSquare"> <li>Arizona Governor Jan Brewer</li> <li>Connecticut Governor Daniel Malloy</li> <li>Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie</li> <li>Illinois Governor Pat Quinn</li> <li>Missouri Governor Jay Nixon</li> <li>Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval</li> <li>Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam </li> <li>Wyoming Governor Matt Mead</li> </ul> </div> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2015-membership">2015 Membership</h4> <p><strong>Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, Co-<strong>C</strong>hair<br>Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, Co-<strong>C</strong>hair</strong></p> <ul class="wp-block-list listSquare"> <li>Michigan Governor Rick Snyder</li> <li>Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton</li> <li>Missouri Governor Jay Nixon </li> <li>Montana Governor Steve Bullock </li> <li>Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval </li> <li>Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam </li> <li>Wyoming Governor Matt Mead </li> <li>Virginia Terry Governor McAuliffe </li> </ul> </div> </div> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide"/> <div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow"> <h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2017-membership">2017 Membership</h4> <p><strong>Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, Co-Chair<br>Oklahoma Governor 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