Committee
Governmental Affairs
The Governmental Affairs Committee (or “GAC) serves to encourage and aide our members in advocating on the importance of tax-advantaged bonds to state and local governments. The committee helps coordinate our federal policy initiatives across other committees and oversees are organizational advocacy work. Check out our advocacy center to see the committee’s work.
Latest from the GAC
October 2026 Advocacy Digest
Final midterm election dash, SEC targets JPAs, IRS racial nondiscrimination proposal. Here’s what happened in October.
On Municipal Disclosure Obligations (2026)
Additional high-level observations and specific suggestions with respect to certain municipal disclosure topics where SEC clarification and guidance would prove most helpful to the municipal market.
September 2026 Advocacy Digest
Bond yields surge, SEC on MA disclosure roles, and IRS targets private schools. Here’s what happened in September.
Request for Tax Guidance Priorities
Members can help inform NABL’s future requests for IRS guidance on tax issues.
August 2026 Advocacy Digest
The House is back, FY2027 appropriations, surface transportation, Jackson Hole, and more. Here’s what happened in August.
Statement: W&Ms Hearing on Taxation of Professional Sports
NABL comments submitted to the record of the June 30, 2026 Ways and Means Committee hearing relating to tax-exempt bonds for stadiums and recreational facilities.
Committee Leadership
Chair
Latasha R. Thomas
Clark Hill PLC
Chicago, IL
Vice Chair
Tranny Arnold
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
Birmingham, AL
2nd Vice Chair
Tobias Tobler
Pacifica Law Group LLP
Seattle, WA
Board Liaison
Brian Garzione
Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP
Washington, DC
Other Resources
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