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2020 State Legislative Roundup: The Year That Could Have Been & the Year That Was

Joseph Cantrell, JD  |  

Advocacy Needed More Than Ever
Even how we advocate has changed. Hill days have gone virtual, even at the state level. Phone calls, letters and emails from constituents are more important now than ever before. We don’t know how the remainder of this pandemic will unfold, nor do we know what 2021 will hold. But one thing is clear: Vocal rheumatology leaders are needed in Washington, D.C., and in state capitols.

Take a moment and make your voice heard through our Legislative Action Center. Join us for a virtual Hill day and email your state senators, representatives and governor about the issues that are important to you and your patients. 2020 may not be the year we envisioned, but with your help we can lay the groundwork for a successful 2021.

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Joseph Cantrell, JD, is the senior manager of state affairs for the ACR.

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