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Tips on Writing Your Legislators:

Legislators pay close attention to their mail, since it gives them valuable information on constituent concerns. To communicate effectively with a legislator:

Identify the subject of your letter by bill number or issue, as precisely as possible.
Help inform the legislator about the problem by explaining the effect on the public the bill or action may have.
State your position and clearly explain why you feel that way.
Write or type your name, address, and phone number clearly so the legislator can respond to your letter.
Letters explaining your own views are much more effective than postcards or form letters

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