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
  • Abigail Smith Judstra—Legislative Associate
  • Mackenzi Matthews—Legislative Associate

Advocacy Communications Library

Governors Call on Congress to Replenish Disaster Relief Funding

Governors Call on Congress to Replenish Disaster Relief Funding

Washington, D.C. – National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Governor Jared Polis of Colorado and Vice Chair Governor Kevin Stitt of ...
Heat and Health: NGA, CDC and NOAA Briefing

Heat and Health: NGA, CDC and NOAA Briefing

NGA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently hosted a ...
Governors Advance Priorities for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations

Governors Advance Priorities for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations

Governors recognize the unique nature of the federal system and the critical importance of developing a close working relationship with ...
Governors Urge Congress to Pass Bipartisan Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Governors Urge Congress to Pass Bipartisan Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

WASHINGTON – Today, National Governors Association Chair Governor Spencer Cox of Utah and Vice Chair Governor Jared Polis of Colorado ...
Economic Development and Revitalization Task Force Letter on FY25 Appropriations

Economic Development and Revitalization Task Force Letter on FY25 Appropriations

The Honorable Patty MurrayChairSenate Committee on AppropriationsCapitol Building S-146AWashington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Susan CollinsVice ChairSenate Committee on AppropriationsCapitol Building ...
Congressional Briefing on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act in states and territories

Congressional Briefing on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act in states and territories

With Congress considering a possible reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the National Governors Association’s Task Force ...
State and Local Government Leaders Urge Congress to Preserve the State and Local Cyber Security Grant Program

State and Local Government Leaders Urge Congress to Preserve the State and Local Cyber Security Grant Program

The Honorable Patty MurrayChairSenate Committee on AppropriationsCapitol Building S-146AWashington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Susan CollinsVice ChairSenate Committee on AppropriationsCapitol Building ...
Governors Commend House Action to Maintain Governors’ Authority Over the National Guard

Governors Commend House Action to Maintain Governors’ Authority Over the National Guard

Washington, D.C. – National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Governor Spencer Cox of Utah and Vice Chair Governor Jared Polis of ...
Public Health and Disaster Response Task Force Letter on FY25 appropriations

Public Health and Disaster Response Task Force Letter on FY25 appropriations

The Honorable Patty MurrayChairSenate Committee on AppropriationsCapitol Building S-146AWashington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Susan CollinsVice ChairSenate Committee on AppropriationsCapitol Building ...
Congressional Briefing on Building Readiness and Strengthening Resiliency to Combat Disasters and Emerging Threats

Congressional Briefing on Building Readiness and Strengthening Resiliency to Combat Disasters and Emerging Threats

On May 7, 2024, the NGA Public Health and Disaster Response Task Force held a congressional briefing on building readiness ...
Governors Respond to Discussion with Air Force Secretary Kendall on National Guard Proposal

Governors Respond to Discussion with Air Force Secretary Kendall on National Guard Proposal

Washington, D.C.– National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Governor Spencer Cox of Utah and Vice Chair Governor Jared Polis of Colorado ...
Education, Workforce and Community Investment Task Force FY25 Appropriations Priorities

Education, Workforce and Community Investment Task Force FY25 Appropriations Priorities

The Honorable Patty MurrayChairSenate Committee on AppropriationsCapitol Building S-146AWashington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Susan CollinsVice ChairSenate Committee on AppropriationsCapitol Building ...