Southeastern
Wisconsin
Area
Agency
on
Aging
Advocacy
Government Website Links:
To find out who are your state and federal legislators, to find out about a particular piece of federal or state legislation or to contact your federal or state legislator, use the links below.
United States House of Representatives
www.house.govUnited State Senate
www.senate.govWisconsin State Legislature
www.legis.state.wi.us
Statewide Advocacy Organization Website Links:
To learn more about statewide older adult advocacy organizations, use the links below.
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups (CWAG)
www.cwag.orgAARP in Wisconsin
Tips For Effective Communication With Your Legislator
1. Tell Them Who You Are
- Write legibly, including all the information they need to get back to you.
2. Tell Them What You Want
- Contact about one bill or subject at a time and include the name and/or number of legislation you are interested in.
3. Come Across Clear, Concise and Courteous
- Give reasons for your opinion, say it in your own words and say it in a courteous way.
4. Get A Response
- Ask the legislator to support or oppose the subject or bill you are contacting them about.
- Request their position and make sure their response gives it.
- Don’t be afraid to ask again, if the first answer is generic or non-committal.
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