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    Policy, Planning and Legislative Affairs Office

    The Policy, Planning, and Legislative Affairs Office supports the Adjutant General in developing, advocating, and implementing strategic policy and legislative priorities that enhance the quality of life for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families. Acting as the conduit between the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) and stakeholders at the federal, state, and local levels, the Office ensures alignment with the Governor's priorities, the Pennsylvania General Assembly, and the U.S. Congress while delivering comprehensive guidance on budget, protocol, strategic communication, messaging, and external coordination impacting the Pennsylvania National Guard and Veterans.

    Pennsylvania Capitol

    Our core competencies include:

    • Policy Development and Strategy: Crafting annual policy agendas and aligning priorities with the Adjutant General, Governor’s Office, and legislative bodies to drive impactful initiatives.
    • Legislative Advocacy: Establishing and fostering relationships with federal, state, and local elected officials to promote and secure DMVA legislative priorities.
    • Strategic Communication and Messaging: Developing and implementing communication strategies that ensure unified, accurate, and impactful messaging to stakeholders and constituents.
    • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnering with military and veteran advocacy organizations to amplify the DMVA's mission and initiatives.
    • Interagency Coordination: Streamlining efforts among federal and state departments, agencies, and commissions to ensure cohesive support for policy objectives.
    • Responsive Engagement: Delivering timely and accurate responses to legislative inquiries and maintaining consistent, unified messaging across all communications channels.
    • Event and Initiative Coordination: Supporting DMVA’s priorities through event planning, resource allocation, and facilitating legislative activities that enhance visibility and stakeholder engagement.