Office of Government Affairs
April Moeller, Director
Email:
[email protected]
Matt Harrington, Deputy Director
Email:
[email protected]
The Office of Government Affairs (OGA) focuses on advancing and implementing legislative policy that impacts transportation in Maryland by working with partners and elected officials at the local, state and federal levels. OGA assists the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration in establishing and maintaining key policies to ensure a well-funded capital program to support a safe and efficient transportation network for all Marylanders.
State Legislative Team
Jean Anne Hosker, State Legislative Manager
Email:
[email protected]
The State team's responsibilities include:
- Providing accurate and timely information on roadway issues to state & local policymakers and their constituents.
- Evaluating and determining the impact of proposed state legislation on Administration priorities.
- Drafting testimony for hearings on proposed legislation and highlighting potential impacts.
- Tracking legislative issues of interest as they move through the General Assembly.
- Managing and drafting Statutory and Joint Chairman's Reports required by the General Assembly.
- Processing constituent concerns on behalf of Maryland legislators.
Federal Legislative Team
Joe Burke, Federal Legislative Manager
Email:
[email protected]
The federal team's responsibilities include:
- Providing accurate and timely information on roadway issues to federal policymakers and their constituents.
- Evaluating and determining the impact of proposed federal legislation on Administration priorities.
- Tracking federal legislative issues of interest as they move through Congress.
- Monitoring funding opportunities and coordinating with SHA staff on grant applications.
- Tracking federal earmarks and appropriations.