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Know Your Stuff: Know Your District
Worksheet with prompts to fill in information about your state, federal, county, and municipal elected officials.
Know Your Stuff: Know Your Legislator
Guide and checklists to assist with researching a legislator's background, campaign finances, district, issues, and influencers.
Know Your Stuff: Know Your Issue
Tips for how to research your issue, identify stakeholders, map the policy environment, and develop policy goals, targets, and asks.
Preparing for PA Legislative Session
Orientation to PA legislative sessions with checklists to prepare for session weeks and navigate session days.
Intro to the PA Legislative Process
A short overview of the Pennsylvania legislative process.
How to Read PA Legislative Calendars
Decodes the structure, markings, and terminology of PA House and Senate legislative calendars.
PA Legislative Power Structures
A broad overview of PA's legislative power structures, including leadership positions, committees, and staff.
PA Legislative Quick Links
One-page list of links to commonly used PA legislative resources and sites.
Contacting Your PA Legislator
Best practices to keep in mind when contacting your PA legislator.
Tips for a Successful Legislative Meeting
Tips to ensure a successful visit with your PA legislator.
Planning a Meeting with Your PA Legislator
How to plan and organize an in-person legislative visit.
Lobby Contact Feedback Form
Sample template for collecting feedback after a lobbying call or legislative visit.
Taking Legislative Action and Making Asks
When to take action during a bill's lifecycle and suggested legislative asks at each stage.
PA Legislative Rules Cheat Sheet
Differences between parliamentary rules in the PA House and PA Senate.
When to Register as a Lobbyist in PA
Flowchart to determine if/when you might need to register as a state-level lobbyist in PA.
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