<font size="3"><b>State Links:</b></font>
<p><b><a href="http://www.npaction.org/article/articleview/241">State Charity Accountability Resources</a></b><br>
Information on charities at the state-level, including links to attorneys general and state charity information pages.</p>
<p><b>
<a href="http://www.npaction.org/article/archive/197">State-Level Advocacy Starting Points</a></b><br>
Find government, legal and media resources in your state.</p>
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<font size="3"><b>
Outside Links:</b></font>
<p><b><a href="http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/state_statutes2.html#government_county">County Statutes</a></b></p>
<p><b>
<a href="http://www.findlaw.com/11stategov/indexconst.html">Find Law: State Resources, State Constitutions</a></b></p>
<p><b>
<a href="http://www.lexisone.com/legalresearch/legalguide/states/states_resources_index.htm">LexisOne State Resource Center</a></b></p>
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<p>
<b>Letters/e-mails to policy makers (all levels) should:</b>
<ul>
<li>Be concise, informed, and polite (do not threaten, do not be rude)
<li>Be brief (1-2 pages, a few paragraphs) and legible
<li>State your purpose in the first paragraph
<li>Include your full name and home address
</ul>
<p>
<b>If your letter is about a bill, budget item, or specific policy:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Cite the bill, policy, or budget item (by name or number if you know it, or just stated clearly if you
do not); if you plan to mention two issues/bills - state that up front
<li>Say whether you support or oppose it, and briefly why
<li>Be factual and speak from your own experience or knowledge
<li>Ask for their views on the issue or bill
</ul><p>
For more information see <a href="http://npaction.org/article/articleview/209/1/261">Writing, Calling, or
Visiting a Legislator or Policy Maker</a></p>
