Virginia Beck, Public Access Coordinator
Public Access Room (PAR)

Phone: 808/587-0478 (toll free from Kauai = 274-3141, x 7-0478; For TTY device, use ext. 7-0749)

Email Address: ; website: LRBhawaii.org/PAR

September 24, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Free Workshops on

How to Influence State Laws

Honolulu, Hawaii –Pick up tips and tools to help you add your voice to Hawaii's lawmaking process at the Public Access Room (PAR)'s free workshop, offered at several locations on Kauai on October 13th - 16th.

"October is an ideal time to learn more about how the law-making process works and to let State legislators know what you'd like them to focus on when the next session begins in January," notes Virginia Beck, Public Access Coordinator. "And the Legislature provides some great tools and resources!"

Topics covered by the workshop include:

·  Tips and techniques on effective lobbying, testimony, and communicating with Senators and Representatives

·  Understanding the legislative process, deadlines, and power dynamics

·  Easy to use tools available on the Legislature’s website

·  Helpful handouts, guides, and resources

The 90-minute workshop ends with time for focus and collaboration on matters of interest to the participants. The flexible nature of the workshop provides a useful start for newcomers, as well as new information and inspiration for veterans of the legislative process.

"We the Powerful!" Kauai Workshop Schedule

Tue Oct 13 6:00 p.m. Kalaheo Neighborhood Center; 4480 Papalina Rd.

Wed Oct 14 6:00 p.m. Kapaa Public Library; 4-1464 Kuhio Highway

Thu Oct 15 5:30 p.m. Lihue Public Library; 4344 Hardy St.

Fri Oct 16 12:00 noon Princeville Public Library; 4343 Emmalani Dr.

While participants are encouraged to register for the free workshops, drop-ins are always welcome. To register, get additional information, or to schedule additional or advanced workshops during this annual visit, call 808/587-0478 (toll free from Kauai = 274-3141, x 7-0478), email , or visit PAR's website at LRBHawaii.org/PAR.

PAR, a division of the State of Hawaii’s non-partisan Legislative Reference Bureau, is the public’s office at the State Capitol and assists residents as they engage in State legislative government. The office was established in 1990, and there is never a fee for services.