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... "The bipartisan White House governors meeting is an important tradition, and we are disappointed in the administration's decision to make it a partisan occasion this year," Brandon Tatum, acting executive director and CEO of the NGA, said in a statement. "To disinvite individual governors to the White House sessions undermines an important opportunity for federal-state collaboration."

"At this moment in our nation's history, it is critical that institutions continue to stand for unity, dignity, and constructive engagement," Tatum added.

"Traditionally the White House has played a role in fostering these moments during NGA's annual meeting. This year, they will not." ...