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Last update: February 25, 2006 8:10 PM Who to call Don't know who your legislators are? Wondering when the House is meeting? Need to know where to write or call a senator or representative? Don't know who your legislators are? Wondering when the House is meeting? Need to know where to write or call a senator or representative? Check the legislative website -- www.leg.state.mn.us -- or call the information offices: Senate information: Room 231, State Capitol, St. Paul, 651-296-0504 or 1-888-234-1112. For recorded schedule, call 651-296-8088. House information: Room 175, State Office Building, St. Paul, 651-296-2146 or 1-800-657-3550. For recorded schedule, call 651-296-9283. To contact the office of Gov. Tim Pawlenty, write Room 130, State Capitol, 75 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155. Or phone 651-296-3391 or 1-800-657-3717 ON THE WEB www.state.mn.us -- Get a broader look at the state government at North Star, the official website for the state of Minnesota. www.StarTribune.com -- Follow along as the issues and bills of the day are debated at the Legislature. Join online discussions of the issues. http://e-democracy.org/ -- e-Democracy is a nonpartisan, citizen-based project whose stated aim is to improve participation in democracy through the use of information networks. It includes information on the political process in Minnesota and elsewhere and also offers issues discussion forums. ON TV KTCI-TV (Channel 17 in the Twin Cities area) will broadcast selected committee hearings and floor sessions. LEGISLATIVE PUBLICATIONS There are a number, including the House's Session Weekly. It includes a recap of the week's events and is available in print and online free. To get a mail subscription, call 651-296-2146 or (800) 657-3550. SOME TIPS ON BEING HEARD Call, write or visit? Direct contact is most effective, so call a legislator's office to speak with him or her or to set up an appointment. Know your stuff: Be informed about a topic and be specific but polite. Go local: Legislators listen most closely to their own constituents, and it's easier to get an appointment with your own legislators. Testifying: Call the committee's legislative assistant to get on the agenda; chances are best if you call early. To visit: To take a Capitol tour, call 651-296-2881. You also can watch a floor session from the galleries; call the House and Senate information offices for session schedules. WHAT ABOUT PARKING AND DIRECTIONS? There are ramps, metered lots and on-street metered parking in the Capitol area. For information, call 651-296-2881 and select the parking option, or check the legislative website; click on "general information" and then "frequently asked questions" and the "visiting the Capitol" option. The same phone number and website address also provide additional information, including directions to the Capitol and food services. For information on sign language interpreting services, call CSD Interpreting Services (651-224-6548). ©2006 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. <(©¿©)> _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
