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.
- 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.
Staff
- Tiffany Waddell—Director of Government Relations
- Renee Antoine—Legislative Director
- Tim Carlton—Legislative Director
- Richard Lukas—Legislative Director
- Alexis Howard—Legislative Associate
- Mackenzi Matthews—Legislative Associate
- Courtney Scarbin—Legislative Associate
NGA Task Forces & Council of Governors
Advocacy Communications Library
Testimony – Conservation Title of the Farm Bill
This testimony is respectfully submitted on behalf of the National Governors Association (NGA) for inclusion as part of the record ...
Testimony – Unfunded Mandate Reform Act
Good morning. I am grateful for the opportunity to testify on behalf of the nation's Governors on a five-year review ...
Testimony – Medicare, Prescription Drugs, and Current Coverage Options
Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, I appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today on behalf of the ...
Testimony – ITFA
Delivered to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation The Honorable John McCain, Chairman Full Committee Hearing on ...
Testimony – Superfund
Good morning, Mr. Chairman and members of the Subcommittee. I am Ruth Ann Minner, Governor of the State of Delaware, ...
Testimony – IFTA
Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, I am Michael Leavitt, Governor of Utah. I am here today not only ...
Testimony – Internet taxation
Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, on behalf of the National Governors' Association and the people of Michigan, thank ...
Testimony – Medicare Reform
Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, I appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today on behalf of the ...
Testimony – Medicare Reform
Chairman Roth, Senator Moynihan, distinguished Committee Members, thank you for inviting me to testify on the topic of Medicare financing ...
Testimony – Tobacco Settlement Funds
Mr. Chairman, thank you for the opportunity to appear before this subcommittee today to testify on the Governors' number one ...
