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Advocacy is an activity by an individual or group that aims to influence decisions within political, economic, and social institutions. Advocacy includes activities and publications to influence public policy, laws and budgets by using facts, their relationships, the media, and messaging to educate government officials and the public. Advocacy can include many activities that a person or organization undertakes including media campaigns, public speaking, commissioning and publishing research. Lobbying (often by lobby groups) is a form of advocacy where a direct approach is made to legislators on a specific issue or specific piece of legislation. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advocacy)

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Report Published on Conservation District Elections

Conservation District Elections in Washington State: Final Report The Washington State Institute for Public Policy published their findings on the current cost of elections in… Continue Reading Report Published on Conservation District ElectionsContinue Reading

2025-06-27
On: June 27, 2025
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Legislative Update – May Update on 2025 Session

Washington State Legislative Update  Governor Ferguson Budget Bill Signing Press Conference The 2025 legislative session has officially concluded in full, with the post-session bill signing… Continue Reading Legislative Update – May Update on 2025 SessionContinue Reading

2025-05-27
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FY 25-27 State Budget Takeaways

FY 25-27 Takeaways This will be the page where WACD staff will post information as we review the 1336 page operating budget and 530 page… Continue Reading FY 25-27 State Budget TakeawaysContinue Reading

2025-04-29
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Week 15 Legislative Update

Washington State Legislative Update  Week of April 21-27, 2025 The 2025 Washington State legislative session has been one of the most tumultuous and emotionally charged… Continue Reading Week 15 Legislative UpdateContinue Reading

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Week 14 Legislative Update

Washington State Legislative Update  Week of April 14 – 18, 2025 The Opposite House floor cutoff on Wednesday came and went quietly, leaving many policy… Continue Reading Week 14 Legislative UpdateContinue Reading

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HB 1488 on rates and charges moves to the Governor

HB 1488 on rates and charges moves to the Governor WACD is very pleased to report that on April 18th, the House concurred with Senate… Continue Reading HB 1488 on rates and charges moves to the GovernorContinue Reading

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Week 13 Legislative Update

Washington State Legislative Update  Week of April 7 – 11, 2025 With the passing of the Tuesday, April 8 deadline for bills to be voted… Continue Reading Week 13 Legislative UpdateContinue Reading

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Week 12 Legislative Update

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Week 11 Legislative Update

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HB 1488 Passed by House and Senate, What Happens Next?

HB 1488 Passed by House and Senate, What Happens Next? What is House Bill 1488? House Bill 1488 contains language that WACD members have been… Continue Reading HB 1488 Passed by House and Senate, What Happens Next?Continue Reading

2025-03-27
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