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.
Spotlight
- The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, a bipartisan law, focuses on federal aid to encourage the construction of microprocessor manufacturing facilities in the United States. The objective is to reduce U.S. reliance on overseas chip supply chains, and increased authorizations to boost the nation’s science and technology base. Learn more...
- The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022, aims to combat gun violence, and includes provisions that will improve access to mental health care and help equip schools with the resources necessary to keep schools safe. Learn more…
Staff
Tiffany Waddell—Director of Government Relations
Tim Carlton—Legislative Director
Richard Lukas—Legislative Director
Maribel Ramos—Legislative Director
Courtney Scarbin—Legislative Coordinator
Advocacy Communications Library

Governors Ready to Deploy Infrastructure Funds on Behalf of States and Territories
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State and Local Government Groups Call on Congress to Provide Greater Flexibility with Relief Aid
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7 Organizations Representing State and Local Governments Commend House Infrastructure Vote
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Governors Applaud House Infrastructure Vote
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Governors Welcome Easing of Border Travel Restrictions
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National Governors Association Asks Congress to Swiftly Pass Funding Package
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Governors Commend Extension of 100 Percent Federal Cost Share for National Guard Title-32 COVID-19 Mission and FEMA Public Assistance
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Governors Applaud Senate Infrastructure Vote, Urge Swift Action in House
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Congress Encouraged to Provide Flexible Federal Funding for Infrastructure
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National Governors Association Thanks Congress for Reimbursing Capitol Mission
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Congress Encouraged to Swiftly Pass Infrastructure Investments
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Governors’ Priorities for the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act
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