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About Midwestern Governors Association<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Working together to advance a strong, sustainable economy for America’s Smartland.<\/h2><\/div>

The Midwestern Governors Association (MGA) is a non-profit, bipartisan organization that brings together governors and their staff to address public policy issues of significance to the region. The MGA provides governors with the opportunity to foster regional development and attain greater efficiency in state administration. It also facilitates the exchange of views and experiences on subjects of importance to the people of Midwestern states. 

The region’s governors offer innovative and practical approaches and solutions that serve as national modes for addressing some of America’s most pressing challenges. The MGA includes the governors of 12 Midwestern states. Its efforts are led by the Executive Committee, which consists of the Chair, Vice Chair and Immediate Past Chair of the association. 

Each year, the MGA leads a \u201cChair\u2019s Initiative,\u201d which is selected by the MGA Chair. Most recently, the MGA has tackled the issues of reducing poverty and expanding opportunities, strengthening the propane supply chain, and reducing the spread of aquatic invasive species. The Chair\u2019s Agenda typically consists of a working group comprised of state staff, industry leaders, and relevant stakeholders.
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Our History<\/h2><\/div>

In 1962, governors from Midwestern states met in Chicago to focus on ways regional governors can work to foster regional development, facilitate interstate cooperation, improve intergovernmental relations and provide a medium for the exchange of views and experiences on subjects of importance to the people of the Midwestern states. At this meeting, governors signed the original articles of incorporation establishing the Midwestern Governors Association. Below are the 1962 governors.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Otto Kerner
Illinois,
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Matthew Welsh\u00a0
Indiana<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Norman Erbe
Iowa<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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John Anderson
Kansas<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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John Swainson
Michigan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Elmer Andersen
Minnesota<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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John Dalton
Missouri<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Michael DiSalle
Ohio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Gaylord Nelson
Wisconsin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Photos credited to their respective states’ historical societies. Gov. Kerner’s photo credit to MSNBC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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