Midwestern Governors Association

As Governor of Michigan and chair of the Midwestern Governors Association (MGA), I welcome you to the MGA’s Web site.

Our nation’s heartland has long been considered an ideal spot to live, work, raise a family, get an education, start a business and cultivate innovation. Midwestern governors have long held this view and, through the MGA, are working together to further capitalize on the strengths of the region.

My agenda as MGA chair, Creating Jobs in a New Energy Economy, is focused on attracting new jobs to the region and implementing effective workforce development tools that will make the new energy economy a sustainable industry for the future.

Thank you for visiting, and please continue to check the MGA’s Web site for future developments.

The nation's heartland represents various policies and vioewpoints. the region's governors offer practical approaches to issues and programs that often serve as catalysts for national strategies and solutions. Current initiatives underway by the Midwestern Governors Association include:

Jobs Initiative—Creating Jobs in the New Energy Economy, focuses on attracting new jobs to the Midwest and implementing the appropriate workforce development tools to make the new energy economy sustainable.

Energy Initiative—Since November 2007, the MGA has been implementing ways to harness the energy potential that the region possesses. The MGA is also publishing its Cultivating Midwestern Innovations: Energizing the Future series highlighting the work that organizations and companies are doing to achieve the goals of the region’s energy initiatives.

Rural Development—Strong rural communities continue to be a priority for Midwestern governors.

Transportation—In 2008, the MGA developed regional recommendations for the reauthorization of the federal transportation bill. The MGA continues to work toward meeting rural and urban transportation needs, achieving full funding for transportation projects and implementing high-speed rail in the region.