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
Statement for the Record – Conservation and Reinvestment Act
The National Governors Association (NGA) is pleased that the House Resources Committee is holding a hearing on H.R. 701, the ...
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 ...