RFW works with state agencies and legislators to improve services and programs for our members and individuals with disabilities. Federal legislation and relationships with the Wisconsin Congressional delegation is also a priority.

Business Tax Credit Legislation

For more information go to RFW's Tax Credit Summary Page.

2007 Legislative Day

Thanks to everyone who joined us on March 14, 2007 for our annual Legislative Day. RFW members spoke to legislators and staff about the important issues facing people with disabilities--download copies of our legislative priority papers. If you have not met or contacted your legislators please do as the budget process is underway and your input will be important.

If you were unable to participate on March 14, but are setting up meetings with your elected officials either in Madison or in your community on another day, please call Mike Kirby at 608-244-5310 or contact him by email at mkirby@rfw.org. Be sure to share information about the Tax Credit Legislation being presented by RFW.

• Tax Credit Legislation Summary

GRASSROOTS TRAINING

In 2007, RFW continues to provide educational opportunities to members about how to unite people with disabilities, employees, guardians, and other disability advocates and how to build relationships with their elected officials. RFW is offering free grassroots training to members. We will hold the training at the location and date of your choice. Fill out a Grassroots Training Form and return it to the RFW office if you are interested in having us coordinate an event with your organization. Contact Mike Kirby with questions at mkirby@rfw.org or 608-244-5310.

Following are some of the issues we are following in 2007. Click on the issue for more background information.

• Family Care (pdf)
• Tax Credit Legislation (pdf)
• Sub-Minimum Wage (pdf)
• CIP 1B (pdf)
• ALL Papers in 1 File (pdf)

• Who Are My Legislators
  • Using an address, map or municipality, find your legislators.
• www.wisconsin.gov
  • This site will link you to state government agencies, phone numbers and email addresses of state employees plus contacts for local governments.
• www.legis.state.wi.us
  • Links to video/audio of legislative floor action, information on bills and floor session plus public hearings and can link to lawmakers' home pages.
• www.whitehouse.gov
  • This site allows you to send correspondence to the President and Vice-President and access the different federal agencies under the Executive Branch.
• www.senate.gov
  • This site will give you information about the U.S. Senate and its committees. It will also link you to both Sen. Herb Kohl's office and Sen. Russ Feingold's office.
• www.house.gov
  • Links to your Congressman/woman can be found at this site as well as information about the House of Representatives and its committees.

GRASSROOT RESOURCES:

Following are some grassroot training resources.

• Wisconsin Manufacturers of Commerce Grassroots Handout
  • Grassroots Handout Website
  • Grassroots Handout Printable Version

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