{"id":21428,"date":"2013-01-14T08:59:49","date_gmt":"2013-01-14T13:59:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=21428"},"modified":"2013-01-14T23:23:51","modified_gmt":"2013-01-15T04:23:51","slug":"a-better-bottom-line-employing-individuals-with-disabilities-nga-chair-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2013\/01\/14\/a-better-bottom-line-employing-individuals-with-disabilities-nga-chair-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"“A Better Bottom Line: Employing Individuals with Disabilities.” NGA Chair Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"

“A Better Bottom Line: Employing Individuals with Disabilities.” NGA Chair Initiative<\/strong><\/p>\n

National Governors Association Leadership Deliver State of the States Address<\/p>\n

Speech Highlights Economy, Education, Health Care and Homeland Security<\/p>\n

January 09, 2013<\/p>\n

WASHINGTON\u2014National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Delaware Gov. Jack Markell and Vice Chair Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin delivered the association\u2019s first-ever State of the States address today at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n

The governors focused on the current conditions and challenges faced by states and discussed the governors\u2019 collective vision for 2013. Markell also highlighted several gubernatorial successes from the past year.<\/p>\n

“We cannot afford to wait when it comes to moving the needle on jobs and business growth. In this economy, governors are keenly aware of the obstacles job seekers face every day,” Markell said. “Much of our effort is focused on removing these obstacles. For example, forty separate federal programs are providing workforce services that focus on employment and occupational skills. We want these critical programs to continue, but we want the federal government to give states more flexibility to implement innovative state-based workforce systems – programs that would be better able to respond to job seekers’ and businesses’ needs.”<\/p>\n

Markell noted that while each governor has his or her own unique circumstances, each must facilitate job growth, improve schools and be financially responsible. He pointed out that uncertainty from Washington and the reality of shrinking federal support hurts both state economies and state budgets.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs much as we do in our states, our economies are tightly linked to the national economy. As a result, our states\u2019 prosperity depends, in no small measure, on the ability of our public servants in Washington to come to terms on a path forward,\u201d said Markell.<\/p>\n

He continued by saying that one of the largest uncertainties concerns elements of the \u201cfiscal cliff\u201d that were postponed or left out of the recently enacted American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012.<\/p>\n

Markell also highlighted job creation, noting his NGA Chair\u2019s initiative, A Better Bottom Line: Employing Individuals with Disabilities, in addition to infrastructure, the nation\u2019s tax code and education as priority issues for governors.<\/p>\n

Fallin focused her remarks on the importance of a strong state-federal partnership, noting that governors are \u201ccommitted to a vibrant and strong collaboration with Congress and the administration to maintain and promote a balanced federal system.\u201d<\/p>\n

She highlighted four points governors have asked the president and Congress to keep in mind when addressing sequestration and deficit reduction:<\/p>\n

* Federal reforms should produce savings for both the federal government and states;<\/p>\n

* Deficit reduction should not be accomplished by merely shifting costs to states or imposing unfunded mandates;<\/p>\n

* States should be given increased flexibility to create efficiencies and achieve results; and<\/p>\n

* Congress should not impose maintenance of effort provisions on states as a condition of funding.<\/p>\n

\u201cEssentially, all of these points can be boiled down to two words: flexibility and partnership,\u201d said Fallin. \u201cWe need the flexibility to take care of the unique needs of our citizens and the unique challenges facing our states\u2026and states need to be treated as partners, not underlings, as we work to implement good public policy. As we told the president, reducing the deficit simply by shifting costs to states is not indicative of a good partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fallin also highlighted health care and its costs as a critical challenge for the country. She noted NGA\u2019s new virtual resource center as a tool to help navigate the various complexities of health care policy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis website will provide policymakers with expert analysis and best practices already adopted in states that are working to improve health care access, affordability and quality,\u201d Fallin said.<\/p>\n

Fallin outlined NGA\u2019s initiative to tackle the fastest-growing drug problem in the country: the abuse of prescription drugs. The initiative is co-chaired by Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley and Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and seeks to develop and implement comprehensive and coordinated strategies to reduce prescription drug abuse.<\/p>\n

Finally, Fallin noted that governors remain committed partners in the maintenance of the nation\u2019s armed forces\u2014especially the men and women of our National Guard. The National Guard plays a critical role responding to emergencies here at home as well as fighting alongside our active duty military overseas.<\/p>\n

Fallin said, \u201cGovernors will continue to work with the Department of Defense and Congress to better leverage the National Guard\u2019s cost-effectiveness and high level of experience while preserving military capability for the nation because the safety and security of our citizens is crucial.\u201d<\/p>\n

She concluded by highlighting governors\u2019 work to develop a broadband network for public safety communications and the creation of an NGA Resource Center for State Cybersecurity led by Maryland Gov. Martin O\u2019Malley and Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder. Fallin also noted the work of 22 states to convert state automobile fleets to natural gas vehicles.<\/p>\n

To see a copy of the speech or view video, visit: http:\/\/www.nga.org\/cms\/stateofthestates<\/a>. The nation\u2019s governors will gather for their annual Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C., from Feb. 22-25, 2013.<\/p>\n

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