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.
COVID-19 Response

Governors have been on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus. NGA provides policy experts for response management, serves as a liaison to Congress and federal agencies, and facilitates state cooperation and collaboration as governors address both the public health and economic aspect of this crisis. For more please see our coronavirus response page.
Staff
Tiffany Waddell—Director of Government Relations
Tim Carlton—Legislative Director
Michael Horder—Legislative Director
Christian Lovell—Legislative Director
Richard Lukas—Legislative Director
Maribel Ramos—Legislative Director
Badiki Ebenja—Legislative Associate
Courtney Scarbin—Legislative Coordinator
Advocacy Communications Library

Statement for the Record – Brownfields
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Testimony – Rural Development
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Testimony – Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act
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Statement for the Record – Conservation and Reinvestment Act
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Testimony – Conservation Title of the Farm Bill
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Testimony – Unfunded Mandate Reform Act
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Testimony – Medicare, Prescription Drugs, and Current Coverage Options
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Testimony – ITFA
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Testimony – Superfund
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Testimony – IFTA
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Testimony – Internet taxation
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Testimony – Medicare Reform
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