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Gov. Nixon Again Named Chair of the National Governors Association Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee

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By: Jay Nixon
By: Jay Nixon
Date: July 25, 2015
Location: White Sulphur Springs, WV
Issues: National Security Executive Branch

Gov. Jay Nixon today was named chair of the National Governors Association (NGA) Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee by NGA Chair Utah Gov. Gary Herbert and NGA Vice Chair Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe.

The Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee has jurisdiction within the NGA over homeland security, the National Guard and homeland defense, criminal justice and public safety and veterans affairs. Members of the committee ensure that the Governors' views are represented in the shaping of federal policy.

"Homeland security and public safety are among the most critical issues that states are facing, and I'm honored to again lead this committee as we work on ways to continue to strengthen both our capabilities and resources to respond to all types of emergencies," Gov. Nixon said.

Gov. Nixon previously served as the committee chair in 2013-14. Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson will serve as vice chair of the committee.

Earlier this week, Gov. Nixon participated in a meeting of the Council of Governors in Washington, D.C. The Council, which consists of 10 Governors appointed by the President, advises and works closely with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the White House Homeland Security Council, and other national defense and security officials on matters related to the National Guard and homeland defense.

Founded in 1908, NGA is the collective voice of the nation's Governors and one of Washington, D.C.'s most respected public policy organizations. Its members are the Governors of the 55 states, territories and commonwealths. NGA provides Governors and their senior staff members with services that range from representing states on Capitol Hill and before the Administration on key federal issues to developing and implementing innovative solutions to public policy challenges through the NGA Center for Best Practices. For more information, visit www.nga.org.


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