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

Joint Letter on Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization
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Coalition Letter on the FEMA Assistance Relief Act
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Big 7 Letter Advocating 1-Year Extension of FAST Act
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Letter Urging Preparedness for Fall Flu Season
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Letter Regarding the Coronavirus Relief Fund
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Letter to FEMA Regarding COVID-19 Reimbursable Expenses
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Letter Urging Congress to Extend Waiver Authorities for the COVID-19 School Nutrition Rules
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Letter to Congressional Leaders Regarding Education Funding and Local Control
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Organizations’ Letter Advocating for Enhanced Federal Medicaid Match
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Coalition Letter Advocating for Federal Aid to State and Local Governments
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Letter Regarding Fiscal Year 2021 Defense Appropriations
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Letter Regarding National Defense Authorization Act Priorities
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