Groups seek policy wins despite focus on looming elections
States are likely battlegrounds for many issues that remain contested at federal level; associations stress need for market solutions
Read MoreClimate change heats up as critical issue for associations
Many groups either modified positions or kicked off new advocacy efforts amid member pressure to address controversial topic
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Grassroots success requires constant effort; more groups raising profile on advocacy team
Some say best practice is to have grassroots and lobbying teams separate but equal, meaning greater responsibility for those in field
Read MoreWarren seeks to tax lobbying by associations, corporations
Money from tax would be used to counter business advocacy, but some groups targeted say such a policy is unconstitutional
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NPA seeks Chapter 11 protection
Group wants relief from creditors while it works on restructuring; September lobby day, conference going ahead as planned
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Who you know: Finding, growing key contacts for grassroots advocacy
It all comes down to relationships in Washington, D.C.—but those that were cultivated back home have the strongest foundation
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