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
Online Tax Parity
The Honorable John Boehner Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Speaker Boehner: Last ...
Army National Guard Budget
The President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: The nation’s governors strongly oppose ...
Department of Homeland Security Funding
The Honorable John Boehner Speaker of the House U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Minority ...
Extension of the Children’s Health Insurance Program
The Honorable Orrin Hatch Chairman Senate Committee on Finance Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Ron Wyden Ranking Member Senate Committee ...
Testimony – Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Statement of The Honorable Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama Vice Chair, Economic Development and Commerce Committee, National Governors Association Before ...
Army Commission
President Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: The National Defense Authorization ...
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
The Honorable Thomas E. Perez Secretary of Labor U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20210 The ...
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
The Honorable Barbara Mikulski Chair Committee on Appropriations U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Richard Shelby Ranking Member Committee ...
Marketplace Fairness – Big 7
The Honorable John Boehner Speaker of the House United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Mitch McConnell ...
National Defense Authorization Act
The Honorable Carl Levin Chairman Senate Armed Services Committee Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Howard “Buck” McKeon Chairman House Armed ...
Waters of the U.S.
The Honorable Gina McCarthy Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (1101A) Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Jo-Ellen ...
Testimony – Ebola Outbreak
The National Governors Association appreciates the opportunity to comment on the nation's efforts to combat Ebola. States play a critical ...
