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There are countless ways to create positive change during the Florida legislative session. One tried and true way is contacting your elected officials.
We have assembled a toolkit to guide your advocacy efforts.
Our Legislative Advocacy Toolkit illustrates how to effectively talk with your legislators about issues that are important to you. If you’re looking for additional ways to get involved with our work defending freedom on the Florida Capitol this session, sign up to receive email updates and action alerts and sign up to volunteer with us! We’ll be in touch when the time comes with information on how you can take action to protect our rights and liberties in Florida.
Before you establish a relationship with your legislator, you'll need to do your research! Here are some great resources for information on the Florida State Legislature.
Meeting your legislators in person is an effective way to build a relationship so they can understand what matters to their constituents. Here are some tips for planning your meeting.
Letters and emails sent directly to your legislators are a extremely effective. Here is how you can write an effective letter or e-mail to your legislators.