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would expect.

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challenge.

HOW THE FEDERAL BUDGET PROCESS WORKS According to a recent Public Affairs Council survey, the most important federal policy issue facing the country in 2018 will be the federal budget. Given the current gridlock in Congress, that would seem to make sense. But how does the federal budget process or the federal budget appropriations all

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Biography District: Louisiana - 3rd District Political Highlights: No previous office, Born: August 24, 1961; New Orleans, La. Residence: Port Barre Religion: Christian Family: Wife, Becca Higgins; four children (one deceased) Education: Louisiana State U., attended 1979-83; Louisiana State U., attended 1989-90 Elected: 2016 Committee Assignments: Homeland Security (Border Security

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LEGISLATIVE & ADVOCACY SOLUTIONS FOR PROFESSIONALS Legislative tracking, grassroots advocacy software, expert policy analysis & custom news alerts for govt. relations & advocacy professionals. Learn more. CONGRESS NEWS, ANALYSIS & SCHEDULES Request a Demo. BREAKING NEWS AND SCHEDULES. Keep up with Congress. Stay abreast of everything happening on the Hill. A customizable feed of the latest actions in Congress, plus a curated list of important stories, help you stay on top of your issues. Our powerful scheduling tool gives you a 30,000 foot view of upcoming hearings and events. GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION TOOLS Looking to mobilize supporters? These three solutions for grassroots mobilization tools help you organize, educate and mobilize your supporters. Learn more. 11 TIPS FOR HOW TO START AND BUILD AN EFFECTIVE GRASSROOTS Download. 7. Be driven. Don’t take `no’ for an answer. When you run into a problem, go around it, over it, or through it. 8. Get sponsors and treat them right. Vendors and sponsors don’t want to be “stiffed” or relegated to the back at an event and ignored. HOW THE FEDERAL BUDGET PROCESS WORKS The federal budget process, also called the appropriations process, actually starts a full year before a fiscal year begins on Oct. 1. Technically, planning for the FY 2019 budget, which goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2018, has already begun at the agency-level, even though

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8 GREAT CSR CAMPAIGNS 4) L’OCCITANE The international manufacturer of skincare, fragrance and hair care products has been a longtime supporter of the eye care advocacy group Orbis. Over the past 16 years, L’OCCITANE has raised more than $1.8 million to support Orbis’ programs around the world. In China alone, close to two million people received treatment thanks to the brand’s support of screenings in THE ROLL CALL CLOUT INDEX (114TH CONGRESS) Clout Per Member Index: Also scored from 1 to 100, this is the indexed result of the state's Total Clout score divided by the number of members of Congress representing the state. This number gives you a sense of the state's influence relative to its population. HOW TO START A PAC FOR ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) started a PAC in 2002 as part of an effort to expand their role in advocacy work. “Part of the reason for our existence is advocacy,” Jason Lee, general counsel for AFP says. “We’ve been fairly strong and robust over the years, but we’ve really built over the last 10 years.”. HOW TO UNDERSTAND & CONTACT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS That’s because local officials in the 90,106 local governments in the United States, including 38,910 “general-purpose governments” and 51,146 special-purpose governments, wield a considerable amount of power. They have a say in regulating everything from the sharing economy (think Airbnb and Uber), to the sort of signs that can be 21 INSANELY EASY FACEBOOK TIPS TO USE IN YOUR ADVOCACY Here’s how you can keep it as the first thing people to your page see. 1. Click on the / arrow in the top right corner of your post and click on “Pin to Top”. 2. When you want to “unpin” it, just follow the same step and click “Unpin From Top”. 2. Embed your

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STATE-BY-STATE GUIDE TO GUBERNATORIAL VETO TYPES For a brief state-by-state outline of gubernatorial veto types, time frames and override thresholds. (Days included in time frames exclude Sundays and holidays unless otherwise stated), see below. Alabama: Governor must veto bills within six days after “transmittal” from legislature or they automatically become law. ISSUE ADVOCACY: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT ISN'T Issue advocacy isn’t lobbying. While issue advocacy is a complement to all successful lobbying efforts, issue advocacy is not a job best performed by lobbyists. That’s because unlike lobbying, issue advocacy is a process that exists to attract public attention (albeit the right kind of public attention). Decades ago, a lobbyist didn’t NOT A PICKLE UNLESS IT BOUNCES & OTHER ODD STATE LAWS No problem. Just don’t eat any frogs that happen to die while jumping. That’s illegal. Colorado: No drinking while riding. Yes, riding. Not driving. A horse specifically. Connecticut: Yes, it’s definitely not a pickle unless it bounces. No word on how high. FIVE WAYS TO KEEP MEMBERS ENGAGED For associations, an active and focused membership is the greatest force available for lobbying and advocacy. But keeping the members engaged on a regular basis is crucial – if everyone is not up to speed on the issues, rallying the membership can be a significant

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