The National Governors Association had seen its influence on federal legislation decline in the past decade. But because of new leadership, things may be looking up.
By J.B. Wogan | Governing
The National Governors Association (NGA) has signaled a renewed sense of optimism that Congress, under new Republican leadership, will listen to governors more about federal legislation.
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert and Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, the Republican chair and Democratic vice chair of the bipartisan organization, respectively, delivered the annual State of the States address at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.
