Advocacy – Page 3

Advocacy (Page 3)

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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Washington State Legislative & Elections Update – June 15, 2023

Washington State Legislative & Elections Update – June 15, 2023 Staffing Changes in Governor Inslee’s Office As of June 1, former Representative Pat Sullivan has… Continue Reading Washington State Legislative & Elections Update – June 15, 2023Continue Reading

On: June 15, 2023

In: Featured, State Legislature

Washington State Legislative & Elections Update

Washington State Legislative & Elections Update – May 17 2023 Special Session Shortly after the conclusion of the 2023 regular legislative session, Governor Jay Inslee… Continue Reading Washington State Legislative & Elections UpdateContinue Reading

On: May 22, 2023

In: Featured, State Legislature

Election Study Proviso Language

Election Study Proviso Language (As included in the final FY23-25 Operating Budget) $154,000 of the amount for fiscal year 2024 is provided solely for the… Continue Reading Election Study Proviso LanguageContinue Reading

On: April 25, 2023

In: Bills, State Legislature

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Legislative Review – Sine Die Report 2023

Sine Die 2023 The Washington State Legislature finished its business on time, with the Sine Die gavel dropping at 10:04 pm on Sunday, April 23.… Continue Reading Legislative Review – Sine Die Report 2023Continue Reading

On: April 25, 2023

In: Bills, Budget, Featured, State Legislature

Week 14 General Legislative Review

April 10-14, 2023 Legislators spent a busy weekend in Olympia passing high-profile bills including those related to advisory votes, SB 5082 (Kuderer, D-48); assault-style weapons,… Continue Reading Week 14 General Legislative ReviewContinue Reading

On: April 17, 2023

In: Bills, Budget, Featured, State Legislature

Week 13 General Legislative Review

April 2-7, 2023: Week 13 After wrapping up preliminary floor action on budgets and fiscal committee work early in the week, the chambers returned to… Continue Reading Week 13 General Legislative ReviewContinue Reading

On: April 10, 2023

In: Bills, Budget, Featured, State Legislature

WACD Budget Reconciliation Priorities

FY23-25 Budget Reconciliation Priorities April 3, 2023 To: The Honorable Christine Rolfes and Lynda Wilson To: The Honorable Timm Ormsby and Drew Stokesbary To: The… Continue Reading WACD Budget Reconciliation PrioritiesContinue Reading

On: April 3, 2023

In: Advocacy, Budget, Featured, Legislative Alert, State Legislature

Week 12 General Legislative Review

General Legislative Review March 27-31, 2023: Week 12 A week after the Senate Operating and Capital Budgets were released, House budget leaders rolled out their… Continue Reading Week 12 General Legislative ReviewContinue Reading

On: April 3, 2023

In: Bills, Budget, Featured, State Legislature

Week 11 General Legislative Review

Week 11 General Legislative Review March 20-24 In the first year of each biennium, the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council is required to… Continue Reading Week 11 General Legislative ReviewContinue Reading

On: March 27, 2023

In: Bills, Budget, State Legislature

House and Senate Bill Status Summaries

March 25, 2023: For the convenience of our members and partners, the tables below list summarized information about the bills WACD is tracking in our… Continue Reading House and Senate Bill Status SummariesContinue Reading

On: March 25, 2023

In: Bills, Featured