Southern Governors' Association (SGA) was founded in 1934, and is the oldest and historically the largest of the USA's regional governors' associations. Since its first meeting 70 years ago to discuss the repeal of discriminatory rates for transporting goods by rail, the Southern Governors' Association has represented the common interests of Southern states' chief executives and provided a vehicle for promoting them. The ongoing mission of SGA is to support the work of the governors by providing a bipartisan, regional forum to help shape and implement national policy and to solve state and regional problems. Currently, the association is comprised of 10 Democrats and 7 Republicans. 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...

SGA pursues this mission by coordinating regionally collaborative initiatives, tracking and analyzing federal legislation and regulations of interest to the Southern states, advocating before Congress and the executive branch the Southern governors' policy agenda as expressed through approved policy resolutions and by convening meetings for governors and their staffs.

The current SGA Chairman is Republican Haley Barbour of Mississippi. The First Vice Chairman is Democrat Joe Manchin of West Virginia (who will assume the chairmanship in 2007). The Second Vice Chairman is Democrat Tim Kaine of Virginia. Florida recently rejoined the Association under Governor Charlie Crist. Haley Reeves Barbour (born October 22, 1947) is the current governor of Mississippi, and a Republican. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Joseph (Joe) Manchin III (born August 24, 1947 in Farmington, West Virginia) was elected Governor of West Virginia in the 2004 election and took office on January 17, 2005. ... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Area  Ranked 41st  - Total 24,244 sq mi (62,809 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 240 miles (385 km)  - % water 0. ... Timothy Michael Kaine (born February 26, 1958 in St. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  Ranked 35th  - Total 42,793 sq mi (110,862 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 7. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... Charles Joseph Crist, Jr. ...

List of current Southern Governors

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External link

• SGA Website