Tag: politics
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Becoming a Citizen Advocate for Health Freedom
It’s a fact of life that every decision that affects health freedom is a political decision. Our elected lawmakers at the State Capitol determine everything from a doctor’s ability to practice and prescribe supplements, children’s ability to attend schools and daycares without forced medical intervention, the ability of small farmers grow and sell produce free…
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Who Represents YOUR FAMILY at the Capitol?
Your elected representatives are the individuals you want to take time to get to know personally as they are the ones with the power to shape the laws that directly impact your life and your livelyhood. Presently, the Idaho Legislature is composed of 35 Senators and 70 Representatives elected for two-year terms. The state is…
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Effective Communication w State Legislators
FOUR EFFECTIVE WAYS TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS Each person has 2 State House Representatives and 1 State Senate per District.A great resource to FIND OUT WHO your legislators are and their contact information: http://openstates.org/id/legislators/ These Legislators will be in their home town (unless campaigning) until the beginning of the Legislative session in January…
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MEETING YOUR LEGISLATOR
FACE to FACE Meeting with your Legislator Each person has 2 State House Representatives and 1 State Senate per District.A great resource to FIND OUT WHO your legislators are and their contact information: http://openstates.org/id/legislators/ These Legislators will be in their home town (unless campaigning) until the beginning of the Legislative session in January and will…
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Simple Steps to Writing Your Legislator
During the legislative session, HFI will send out Action Alerts requesting you contact your representative on proposed legislation. This will often involve a quick phone call or simple email. This shouldn’t be the only time you are in contact with your legislator. Taking time to develop a relationship with your elected official off season will…
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PHONE YOUR LEGISLATOR
How to Phone Your Legislator Hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on days when the legislature is in session. When leaving a message for a legislator, please follow these guidelines: Identify yourself to the person who answers the phone. Be sure to say that you are a constituent in the legislator’s district.…