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AHA – Tips from Health Care Leaders: Effectively Engage Legislators

American Hospital Association

PUBLICATION DATE:

4/16/24

Article from a Q& A, - " early engagement, hosting site visits, crafting tailored messages with specific asks, and being reciprocal are key elements to establishing effective relationships with legislator"

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TOPIC:

Advocacy, Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Article

APHN – Public Health Policy Advocacy Guidebook & Toolkit

Association of Public Health Nurses (APHN)

PUBLICATION DATE:

2021

Advocacy toolkit provided by the Association of Public Health Nurses

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TOPIC:

Advocacy, Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation, NC General Assembly

TYPE:

Toolkits & Guides, Training Tools, Downloadable Resource

Advocacy Tips

Association of Academic Physiatrist

PUBLICATION DATE:

6/29/24

Advocacy tips from the Association of Academic Physiatrist

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TOPIC:

Advocacy, Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation, General Government

TYPE:

Toolkits & Guides, Article

Advocacy for Public Health, Policy Briefs and Advocacy

APHA (American Public Health Association)

PUBLICATION DATE:

N/A

The policy and advocacy page of the American Public Health Association's website

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TOPIC:

Advocacy, Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Toolkits & Guides, News

Bill Look Up - NC General Assembly

NC General Assembly

PUBLICATION DATE:

N/A

Use this database to search for specific bills in the North Carolina General Assembly

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TOPIC:

Policy News & Current Events, Budget, Legislative Process, NC General Assembly

TYPE:

Resource Database

Building Relationships with Your Legislators

National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS)

PUBLICATION DATE:

6/12/15

Document on how to build relationships with elected officials created by NACNS

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TOPIC:

Policy Relationship Building, Advocacy, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation, NC General Assembly, General Government

TYPE:

Toolkits & Guides, Downloadable Resource

Building and Maintaining Relationships with Policy Makers - 2025 Policy Forum Presentation

Public Health Policy Forum

PUBLICATION DATE:

6/13/25

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.

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TOPIC:

Policy Relationship Building, Advocacy, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides

CDC Data Project - CDC Public Health Investments in States and Local Communities

CDC Data Project

PUBLICATION DATE:

N/A

Most CDC money are grants that go out directly to help communities through health departments, universities, and nonprofits. Use this page to understand how the proposed budget cuts and reorganizations will affect funding to your state and local community.

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TOPIC:

Budget, Policy News & Current Events, General Government

TYPE:

Resource Database, Data & Statistics

Carolina Public Health Magazine

Gillings School of Public Health at UNC - Chapel Hill

PUBLICATION DATE:

N/A

Carolina Public Health is the award-winning magazine of the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. It contains features about the vital public health research, innovation and leadership produced by faculty, students and alumni of the Gillings School.

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TOPIC:

Policy News & Current Events

TYPE:

Article, News

Coalitions and Advocacy Groups - 2025 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation

Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series

PUBLICATION DATE:

11/4/25

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.

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TOPIC:

Advocacy, Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy News & Current Events, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides, Training Tools

Coalitions and Advocacy Groups - 2026 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation

Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series

PUBLICATION DATE:

5/5/26

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.

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TOPIC:

Advocacy, Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy News & Current Events, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides

Communications for Public Health Policy - 2025 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation

Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series

PUBLICATION DATE:

12/2/25

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.

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TOPIC:

Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy News & Current Events, Legislative Process

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides, Training Tools

Communications for Public Health Policy - 2026 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation

Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series

PUBLICATION DATE:

6/2/26

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.

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TOPIC:

Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy News & Current Events, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides

Effective Action for Policy Strategy - 2025 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation

Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series

PUBLICATION DATE:

5/19/25

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.

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TOPIC:

Policy News & Current Events, Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy Rules and Regulations, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides, Training Tools

Effective Action for Policy Strategy - 2026 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation

Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series

PUBLICATION DATE:

5/19/26

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.

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TOPIC:

Policy News & Current Events, Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy Rules and Regulations, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides

Episode 11: Inside Healthy Opportunities: Voices from the Pilot, Questions for the Budget (Social Drivers of Health) Podcast Episode

NC Center for Health and Wellness (NCCHW) at UNC Asheville

PUBLICATION DATE:

6/12/25

Podcast playable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on the WNC Health Policy Initiative website.

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TOPIC:

Policy Relationship Building, Advocacy, Budget, Policy News & Current Events

TYPE:

Podcast/Video

From Engagement to Influence: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What’s Next - 2026 Policy Forum Presentation

Public Health Policy Forum

PUBLICATION DATE:

7/10/26

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.

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TOPIC:

Advocacy, Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy Rules and Regulations, Policy News & Current Events, Budget, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides

Guide to Effectively Educating State and Policy Makers

Society for Public Health Education

PUBLICATION DATE:

N/A

Guide to Effectively Educating State and Policy Makers from the Society for Public Health Education

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TOPIC:

Advocacy, Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation, NC General Assembly, General Government

TYPE:

Toolkits & Guides, Training Tools, Downloadable Resource

How Health Officials Can Build Relationships with Members of Congress

Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

PUBLICATION DATE:

9/6/22

Article with step by step instructions on how to build relationships with members of congress.

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TOPIC:

Advocacy, Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation, NC General Assembly, General Government

TYPE:

Article, Toolkits & Guides

I'm Just a Bill

Schoolhouse Rock

PUBLICATION DATE:

1975

"I'm just a billll, yes I'm only a billl"

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TOPIC:

Policy News & Current Events, Policy Rules and Regulations, Legislative Process

TYPE:

Podcast/Video

Leading in Public Health Policy & Policy Analysis - 2026 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation

Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series

PUBLICATION DATE:

4/21/26

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.

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TOPIC:

Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy News & Current Events, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides

Leaning in on Tobacco Policy: Working with the Tobacco 21 Coalition - 2025 Policy Forum Presentation

Public Health Policy Forum

PUBLICATION DATE:

11/14/25

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.

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TOPIC:

Advocacy, Policy News & Current Events, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides

Legislative Reporting Service - UNC

UNC - Chapel Hill

PUBLICATION DATE:

N/A

The Legislative Reporting Service website provides immediate access to the daily business of the North Carolina General Assembly. This robust online tool replaces the School’s traditional Daily Bulletin. Please visit this site daily while the North Carolina General Assembly is in session for up-to-the-minute information about legislation that will impact your organization.

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TOPIC:

Policy News & Current Events, Budget, Legislative Process, NC General Assembly

TYPE:

Resource Database, Article

Local Public Health Governance - 2025 Policy Forum Presentation

Public Health Policy Forum

PUBLICATION DATE:

10/10/25

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.

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TOPIC:

Policy Rules and Regulations, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides

Mental Health Policy in Practice: Access, Coverage, and Crisis Response - 2026 Policy Forum Presentation

Public Health Policy Forum

PUBLICATION DATE:

5/8/26

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.

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TOPIC:

Advocacy, Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy Rules and Regulations, Policy News & Current Events, Budget, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides

NACCHO – Policy and Advocacy Resources

National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)

PUBLICATION DATE:

N/A

Policy and advocacy resources page on the NACCHO website

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TOPIC:

Advocacy, Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Legislative Process, NC General Assembly, General Government

TYPE:

Toolkits & Guides, Downloadable Resource

NC Public Health Relationship-Building & Legislative Engagement Activity Toolkit

Compiled by NCIPH

PUBLICATION DATE:

2025 - 2026

This toolkit provides governmental public health staff with a practical, structured way to build confidence engaging with policymakers, without lobbying or advocacy. This toolkit includes step-by-step guidance, templates, talking points, and planning resources.

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TOPIC:

Policy Relationship Building, Advocacy, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Toolkits & Guides, Training Tools

NC Public Health’s Government and General Statutes  - Chapter 130 A of the NC General Statute

North Carolina Legislation

PUBLICATION DATE:

1983

Legislation outlining public health statutes in North Carolina

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TOPIC:

Policy Rules and Regulations, Policy Development and Implementation, NC General Assembly

TYPE:

Government & Legislation

NC Rules and Regulations: Lobbying - 2025 Policy Forum Presentation

Public Health Policy Forum

PUBLICATION DATE:

2025

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.

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TOPIC:

Policy Rules and Regulations, Advocacy, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides

North Carolina General Assembly

NC General Assembly

PUBLICATION DATE:

N/A

Website for the General Assembly of NC

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TOPIC:

Policymakers & Elected Officials, Legislative Process, General Government

TYPE:

Government & Legislation

North Carolina Governor

NC Governor's Office

PUBLICATION DATE:

N/A

Website for the office of the Governor of NC

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TOPIC:

Policymakers & Elected Officials, Legislative Process, General Government

TYPE:

Government & Legislation

North Carolina Health News

NC Health News

PUBLICATION DATE:

N/A

Founded in November 2011 as a North Carolina nonprofit, NCHN is an independent news organization devoted to covering health care in the state.

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TOPIC:

Policy News & Current Events

TYPE:

Article, News, Resource Database

North Carolina State Senate

NC State Senate

PUBLICATION DATE:

N/A

Website for the State Senate of North Carolina

Resource Link
TOPIC:

Policymakers & Elected Officials, Legislative Process, General Government

TYPE:

Government & Legislation

Overview of Federal and State Budget
Negotiations - 2025 Policy Forum Presentation

Public Health Policy Forum

PUBLICATION DATE:

7/11/25

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.

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TOPIC:

Policy News & Current Events, Budget, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Presentation Slides, Downloadable Resource

PHERN (Community Commons) – Advocating for Public Health Learning Series

Public Health and Equity Resource Navigator (PHERN)

PUBLICATION DATE:

N/A

Advocacy toolkit provided by the Public Health and Equity Resource Navigator (PHERN)

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TOPIC:

Advocacy, Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation, NC General Assembly

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Toolkits & Guides, Training Tools

Policy Essentials - 2025 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation

Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series

PUBLICATION DATE:

9/23/25

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.

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TOPIC:

Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy News & Current Events, Policy Rules and Regulations, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides, Training Tools

Policy Essentials - 2026 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation

Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series

PUBLICATION DATE:

3/24/26

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.

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TOPIC:

Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy News & Current Events, Policy Rules and Regulations, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides

Public Health Policy at the Intersection of School Policy - 2026 Policy Forum Presentation

Public Health Policy Forum

PUBLICATION DATE:

2/13/26

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.

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TOPIC:

Policy Relationship Building, Policy News & Current Events, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy Rules and Regulations, Budget, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides

Relationship Building with Policymakers - 2026 Policy Skill-Building Seminar Presentation

Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar Series

PUBLICATION DATE:

4/7/26

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Skill-Building Seminar series.

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TOPIC:

Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy News & Current Events, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides

Relationship Building: Part II - 2025 Policy Forum Presentation

Public Health Policy Forum

PUBLICATION DATE:

9/12/25

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.

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TOPIC:

Advocacy, Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy Rules and Regulations, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides

Strengthening the Public Health System & Workforce Through Policy - 2026 Policy Forum Presentation

Public Health Policy Forum

PUBLICATION DATE:

4/10/26

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.

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TOPIC:

Policy News & Current Events, Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Advocacy, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides

The Engagement Playbook: Building Strong Relationships with Policymakers - 2026 Policy Forum Presentation

Public Health Policy Forum

PUBLICATION DATE:

3/13/26

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.

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TOPIC:

Advocacy, Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy Rules and Regulations, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides

Tracking Legislation Flow Chart - General Assembly Order of Operations

NCIPH / JS Consulting

PUBLICATION DATE:

4/11/25

Flowchart outlining the process of how a bill becomes a law in Raleigh. Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.

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TOPIC:

Policy News & Current Events, Budget, Policy Rules and Regulations, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Training Tools, Toolkits & Guides

Understanding Policy Engagement as a State Employee in NC - 2025 Policy Forum Presentation

Public Health Policy Forum

PUBLICATION DATE:

May 9, 2025

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.

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TOPIC:

Advocacy, Policy Relationship Building, Policymakers & Elected Officials, Policy Rules and Regulations, Legislative Process

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides

University of North Carolina School of Government

UNC - Chapel Hill

PUBLICATION DATE:

N/A

Website for the North Carolina School of Government

Resource Link
TOPIC:

Policy News & Current Events, NC General Assembly

TYPE:

Government & Legislation

WNC Health Policy Initiative

WNC Health Policy Initiative

PUBLICATION DATE:

N/A

WNC Health Policy Initiative Blog Posts

Resource Link
TOPIC:

Policy News & Current Events, Policy Relationship Building, Advocacy, General Government

TYPE:

Article, Resource Database

What can we do (and are we doing) about Current and Impending Budget Decisions? - 2025 Policy Forum Presentation

Public Health Policy Forum

PUBLICATION DATE:

8/8/25

Check out our webpage to learn more about the Public Health Policy Forum.

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TOPIC:

Advocacy, Policy Rules and Regulations, Policy News & Current Events, Budget, Legislative Process

TYPE:

Downloadable Resource, Presentation Slides

‘Everything you need to know about NC Government’ Article

EdNC

PUBLICATION DATE:

2/5/25

This article provides a comprehensive guide to the North Carolina state government with everything you need to know if you want to understand (and participate in) the process of governance.

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TOPIC:

Policy Rules and Regulations, Policy News & Current Events, Legislative Process, Policy Development and Implementation

TYPE:

Article, News

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