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
Protecting Bonds to Build Infrastructure and Create Jobs
Data brief by the Public Finance Network (PFN) estimating how much the tax-exemption saves issuers and borrowers in the municipal market.
119th Congress Begins
The new Congress has begun with a long agenda on tap. Here’s what we know coming out of the gate.
On the PRA Review of SEC Rule 15c2-12
Comments in response to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Paperwork Reduction Review of burdens associated with the application of Rule 15c-12.
New Year; New Debt Ceiling
What the latest debt limit approach means for municipal market and its stakeholders.
FY2025 Appropriations
We are tracking the status of FY2025 appropriations, where things stand, and what it all means for bond lawyers.
Advocacy Town Hall 2025
Member-exclusive discussion and update on NABL’s advocacy priorities going into 2025.
Committee Leadership
Chair
Latasha R. Thomas
Clark Hill PLC
Chicago, IL
Vice Chair
Tranny Arnold
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
Birmingham, AL
Board Liaison
Marybeth Orsini
Ballard Spahr LLP
Baltimore, MD
Other Resources
Take ActionGrassroots Advocacy Center
Visit to take action and advocate for municipal bond priorities.
Supporting Our Communities
Our Priorities
Learn about our federal policy priorities and why they matter to bond lawyers.