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Stay informed on key issues
during the legislative session. Go to Education Minnesota's
Policy and Politics
Section
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Sign up for the Capitol Watch
listserv to receive weekly updates by e-mail. Log in and click on the
“Capitol Watch” box.
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Sign up for the Lobbyline
listserv to receive an e-mail whenever there is new information on an
educational issue. Log in and click on the “Lobbyline” box.
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Check the weekly schedule of
committee meetings and floor sessions. Click on “Legislative schedules.”
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Read the complete language or
summary of a bill. Click on “House and Senate Bills.”
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Look at the list of new
legislators this session. Click on “Legislative News.”
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Learn about the “dos” and
“don’ts” of communicating with legislators. Click on “Legislative News.”
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Click on “Find your
legislator.” Type in your address as directed.
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If you already know who
represents you, click on “Contact information for legislators.”
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Write to your legislators with
a click of the mouse! Make your voice heard by following these easy steps:
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1. Log in at the Policy and
Politics section.
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2. Click on “Find a
legislators and write a letter,” in your nine-digit zip code or address as
directed, then click on “Go.”
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3. To use a sample message,
click on the issues you wish to include. Add your own thoughts as you
wish.
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4. To compose your own
message, type in the letter as you wish it to appear.
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5. Follow the simple
instructions to send your message
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Capitol Watch, Lobbyline, and
Federal Updates are posted on Education Minnesota’s online community
regularly. In addition, Lobbyline can also be accessed by calling 800-652-9707 or 651-767-1234.
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