NGA Government Relations

The Office of Government Relations works to ensure that Governors’ views are represented in shaping federal policy by maintaining regular contact with congressional leaders and key administration officials, keeping up-to-date information on critical state–federal issues and coordinating state action.

We work closely with Governors’ Washington, D.C., office representatives, state-federal contacts and other state and local government organizations to maximize the effectiveness of NGA’s lobbying activities. Specifically, our staff serve as policy experts and liaisons to Congress and executive branch agencies and coordinate the work and policy activities of NGA committees.


NGA Task Forces & Council of Governors


Staff

  • Tiffany Waddell—Director of Government Relations
  • Renee Antoine—Legislative Director
  • Tim Carlton—Legislative Director
  • Richard Lukas—Legislative Director
  • Courtney Brinley—Legislative Associate
  • Alexis Howard—Legislative Associate
  • Mackenzi Matthews—Legislative Associate
  • Abigail Smith Judstra—Legislative Associate

Advocacy Communications Library

Coalition Comments on Potential Federal Legislation on Autonomous Vehicles

Coalition Comments on Potential Federal Legislation on Autonomous Vehicles

The Honorable Roger WickerChairmanSenate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr.ChairmanHouse Committee on Energy and Commerce ...
Coalition Letter of Support for Repeal of FAST Act Rescission

Coalition Letter of Support for Repeal of FAST Act Rescission

September 12, 2019The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, United States SenateThe Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, United States SenateThe ...
Governors Applaud Bipartisan Surface Transportation Deal

Governors Applaud Bipartisan Surface Transportation Deal

Congress Encouraged to Pass Long-Term Reauthorization of Federal Surface Transportation Programs Today the National Governors Association (NGA) released the following ...
Coalition Letter in Support of the State Cyber Resiliency Act

Coalition Letter in Support of the State Cyber Resiliency Act

July 24, 2019The Honorable Cory GardnerU.S. Senate354 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Mark WarnerU.S. Senate703 Hart Senate ...
Letter from NGA and Other Organizations on the Restore the Partnership Act

Letter from NGA and Other Organizations on the Restore the Partnership Act

The Honorable Gerry ConnollyU.S. House of Representatives2238 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Rob BishopU.S. House of Representatives123 ...
Letter Expressing Support for Extension of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Through September

Letter Expressing Support for Extension of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Through September

DOWNLOAD THE LETTER HERE. May 30, 2019 The Honorable Mitch McConnell Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 The ...
2019 Principles for Federal Action to Address Health Care Costs

2019 Principles for Federal Action to Address Health Care Costs

DOWNLOAD THE COVER LETTER HERE. DOWNLOAD THE PRINCIPLES HERE. May 24, 2019 The Honorable Lamar Alexander Chairman Committee on Health, ...
Letter Regarding Importance of Federal Investment in American Agriculture

Letter Regarding Importance of Federal Investment in American Agriculture

May 21, 2019 The Honorable John Hoeven Chairman Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related ...
Letter Regarding Importance of Federal Financing for Water and Energy Infrastructure

Letter Regarding Importance of Federal Financing for Water and Energy Infrastructure

May 21, 2019 The Honorable Lamar Alexander Chairman Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development U.S. Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 ...
Letter to Congressional Leadership Regarding Appropriations for Interior, Environment and Related Agencies

Letter to Congressional Leadership Regarding Appropriations for Interior, Environment and Related Agencies

May 21, 2019 The Honorable Lisa Murkowski Chairman Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies U.S. Senate Washington, D.C ...
Letter Regarding Appropriations for Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies

Letter Regarding Appropriations for Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies

May 20, 2019 The Honorable Roy Blunt Chair Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education U.S. Senate ...
Letter from NGA and Other Organizations Regarding FAST Act Rescission of Highway Contract Authority

Letter from NGA and Other Organizations Regarding FAST Act Rescission of Highway Contract Authority

DATE:    May 20, 2019 TO:        The Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, United States Senate The Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority ...