Public Access Room (PAR) staff will be on Maui Oct. 15-18 to conduct legislative workshops as part of its neighbor island outreach program. Two new workshops will be offered at various locations. The first workshop is geared towards newcomers and provides an introduction to the state legislative process to get new participants ready for session. The second workshop was created for those that already have an understanding of how laws are made. For this presentation, PAR will provide advanced advocacy tips on effective lobbying. “How-To” guides, informational handouts, and other resources will also be available. A flyer listing the complete schedule and additional details appears below and can also be downloaded as a PDF here.
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