Delaware next summer will host the 2019 annual meeting of The National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA). The gathering brings together lieutenant governors from across the U.S. to share best practices, policy ideas and other initiatives.

“Along with being the First State, Delaware leads our nation in many other ways as well,” said Lt. Governor Bethany Hall Long. “From our world class judicial system and legal services, a thriving agriculture industry, and entrepreneurial and academic innovation, Delaware has a lot to offer.”

Hall Long made the case for Delaware at a recent meeting of NLGA in Washington D.C.

“NLGA is excited to bring together and engage lieutenant governors from across the country in Delaware next summer,” said NLGA Director Julia Hurst. “Delaware offers outstanding opportunities for the exchange of information vital to all states and territories.”

NLGA was founded in 1962. This is the first time its hosted an annual meeting in Delaware.