Advocacy Calendar
Plan your state legislative activities with this advocacy calendar.
January
- State of the state address
- Beginning of the regular legislative session (state)
What you can do:
Email your representatives to introduce yourself and inform them of the issues that matter to you
February
- Legislature in session (state)
What you can do:
Attend one of thread’s online advocacy events to stay updated on the legislative session
March
- Legislature in session (state)
What you can do:
Submit public testimony the the House and Senate Finance Committees about the importance of continued investment in child care
April
Legislature in session (state)
- Week of young child
- Thank your early educators
What you can do:
Write a letter to the editor about the importance of child care
May
- Statutory ending of the legislative session (120 day limit)
- Wage worthy day
- Provider appreciation day
What you can do:
Send thank you note to legislators
June
What you can do:
Check voter registration information for accuracy (even years)
July
- In-district meetings/events with state legislators (odd years)
- Vote for Kids (even years)
August
- In-district meetings/events with federal legislators
- Primary election
September
What you can do:
Submit a story about child care to thread
October
- thread Summit (odd years)
What you can do:
Sign-up for thread’s action alerts to stay informed
November
- General election
What you can do:
Vote (even years)
Post on social media about the importance of child care
December
What you can do:
Connect with your new legislators (email lists, social media, etc.) (even)
Download thread’s updated legislative agenda