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Overview 10/25/99 Click here to start Table of Contents PPT Slide Overview Yoda's Zen of impact OPPAGA's impact vision To maximize impact The legislative environment The Perceived Legislative Environment The Real Legislative Environment Yoda Zen proverb Maintaining contacts is vital Have ongoing contacts Yoda Zen proverb To have impact in the legislative environment Being responsive Know what they want Keep them informed Publish reports on time Have user-friendly reports Use multiple reporting strategies Use these "best practices" as they work in your state. However, your strategies to maximize impact must be tailored to your state's unique situation. Author: OPPAGA

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