Advocacy – Page 5

Advocacy (Page 5)

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)

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

On: January 8, 2024

In: Advocacy, Featured

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

On: September 28, 2023

In: Budget, NACD, NASCA, NCDEA

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

On: September 1, 2023

In: Advocacy, Featured, State Legislature

Imagine of the Washington State Capitol Building in the evening

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

On: July 19, 2023

In: Featured, State Legislature

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

Washington State Capitol Legislative Building

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