The Arc of Massachusetts Legislative Advocacy Guide
A quick guide to the Massachusetts budget process written in simple language with some excellent tips and examples.
National Association of Social Workers How a Bill Becomes a Law
A step-by-step guide that explains roadmap of a bill from its first appearance on the floor to the governor’s desk, with highlights at four important places where public advocacy can make a difference
Mass Commission on the Status of Women Advocacy Guide
A more in-depth guide with extra detail on each step of the legislative process. Scroll to the last several pages for some extremely useful worksheets to help refine talking points, choose advocacy targets, and build coalitions with aligned people and organizations