Government Affairs
The VMA and its experienced full-time staff work to ensure that industry’s legislative and regulatory interests are addressed in a professional and responsible way throughout the year. Staff work with legislative committees and regulatory agencies on a day-to-day basis to keep you informed and up-to-date. We proactively impact all public policies affecting our member companies, including but not limited to economic development, energy, environment, international trade, product liability, public procurement, research and development, right-to-work, solid waste and recycling, taxation, transportation, workforce development and higher education, and workplace safety.
Your Government Affairs Team
Andrea Wortzel
Water & Solid Waste Regulation Legal Counsel
Brooks Smith
Water & Solid Waste Regulation Legal Counsel
Areas of Expertise
Tax Policy
Faculty Security
Workforce Development
Energy Policy
Infrastructure
Climate Change
Environmental Regulations
Sustainability
Economic Development
Employment Compensation
Right to Work
Technology
Trade
Workplace Safety