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Briefing for Congress on Environmental Protection

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Briefing for Congress on Environmental Protection


On April 10, 2024, NGA’s Economic Development and Revitalization Task Force and the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) hosted a Congressional briefing to educate Congressional staff, Administration officials, and other stakeholders on the environmental priorities of states and territories.

Speakers Included:

  • Jordan Marsh, Director of Federal Affairs, South Carolina Governor’s Office on behalf of NGA’s Economic Development and Revitalization Task Force
  • Jim McCleskey, Washington Representative, North Carolina Governor’s Office on behalf of NGA’s Economic Development and Revitalization Task Force
  • Elizabeth BiserECOS President, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
  • Jess ByrneDirector, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
  • Leah FeldonDirector, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Chair of the ECOS Air Committee
  • Karen Kudelko, Senior Deputy Director of Federal Affairs, Michigan Governor’s Office
  • Serena McIlwainECOS Environmental Justice Workgroup, Steering Committee and Secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment
  • Emma Pokon, Commissioner-Designee,…



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