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January 30, 2026

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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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January 15 – 19 General Legislative Review

Week 2 General Legislative Review – Jan 15 – 19 While Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a holiday for many, it is one of… Continue Reading January 15 – 19 General Legislative ReviewContinue Reading

2024-01-21
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Jan 8 – 12 General Legislative Review

Week 1 General Legislative Review – Jan 8-12 The 2024 Washington State legislative session has officially begun. This is the second year of the biennium,… Continue Reading Jan 8 – 12 General Legislative ReviewContinue Reading

2024-01-15
On: January 15, 2024
In: Advocacy, Featured, State Legislature

Testimony on SB 5921: Tribal Representation on the State Conservation Commission

Testimony on SB 5921: Tribal Representation on the State Conservation Commission Today, WACD Executive Director Tom Salzer submitted the following testimony on Senate Bill 5921:… Continue Reading Testimony on SB 5921: Tribal Representation on the State Conservation CommissionContinue Reading

2024-01-11
On: January 11, 2024
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WACD Bill Tracker for 2024

WACD Bill Tracker for 2024 This year, WACD is trying something new for tracking bills in the 2024 legislative session. We have put together an… Continue Reading WACD Bill Tracker for 2024Continue Reading

2024-01-08
On: January 8, 2024
In: Advocacy, Featured
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Preparing for a Federal Government Shutdown

New today from the executives with the National Association of Conservation Districts, National Association of State Conservation Agencies, National Conservation District Employees Association, and National… Continue Reading Preparing for a Federal Government ShutdownContinue Reading

2023-09-28
On: September 28, 2023
In: Budget, NACD, NASCA, NCDEA
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Washington State Legislative & Elections Update – August 24

Washington State Legislative & Elections Update – August 24 New Senator Drew Hansen Rep. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) has been appointed to represent the 23rd… Continue Reading Washington State Legislative & Elections Update – August 24Continue Reading

2023-09-01
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Washington State Legislative & Elections Update – July 19, 2023

Washington State Legislative & Elections Update – July 19, 2023 Commissioner of Public Lands Race Sen. Kevin Van De Wege for Commissioner of Public Lands… Continue Reading Washington State Legislative & Elections Update – July 19, 2023Continue Reading

2023-07-19
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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

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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

2023-05-22
On: May 22, 2023
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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

2023-04-25
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In: Bills, State Legislature

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