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Register here for the William P. Hobby Policy Conference, September 18 and 19 in Austin. The theme of this year’s conference is "Building a Prosperity Agenda for Texas." Cost for the full two-day conference, which includes the Special Session on Climate Change, is $100. Cost to register just for the Special Session on Climate Change on Friday, Sept 19 is $25 (includes lunch). All starred items are required (*).

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Note: To register via mail or fax, please download our registration form. If you are a member of the media, please email Janet Hutchison at hutchison@cppp.org.

Members of the Texas Legislature, their staff, and members of the media: Please contact Janet Hutchison at hutchison@cppp.org or by phone at (512) 320-0222. All others wishing to register should use the form below.

   

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I would like to register for:
Full Two Day conference ($100)
Environmental Session Only ($25)

Day One: Select two policy workshops
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In Search of Affordable Health Care for Every Texan: CHIP, Medicaid, and private insurance reform in the 81st Texas Legislature.
Anne Dunkelberg, Associate Director, CPPP and Stacy Pogue, Policy Analyst, CPPP
This session will explore a proactive agenda for reducing the number of uninsured Texans— children and adults—by removing barriers to Medicaid and CHIP, creating new options for uninsured children above the current CHIP income limit, implementing Medicaid “waiver” programs for low-income adults, and making real improvements in private insurance through TDI’s Sunset and related legislation in the 2009 Session. An overview of the Congressional context and positions of presidential candidates will also be included. The median divides the age distribution into two equal parts. Half the population is younger and half is older than the median age.
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Child Protection—Next on the Agenda?
Jane Burstain, Senior Policy Analyst, CPPP and F. Scott McCown, Executive Director, CPPP
This session will provide a detailed look at child protection and the most pressing policy issues facing Texas, such as the need to attract and retain caseworkers, address the health care needs of foster children, and improve the education of foster children. We are grateful to Casey Family Programs for co-sponsoring this session.
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Expanding the Economic Opportunity Structure of America: The Role of State Policy and Advocacy in Building Assets and Wealth
Andrea Levere, President, CFED; Mike Leach, Southern Good Faith Fund; Don Baylor, Senior Policy Analyst, CPPP

This session will explore the various policy areas that make up the broader field of asset building and economic opportunity, including how to increase income while preserving and building assets. We will explore “asset enablers” such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, Individual Development Accounts (IDAs), and Children’s Savings Accounts. Finally, this session will examine how our current policies to help students pay for postsecondary education need updating in the face of changing global economy.
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Day Two: Select two skills-building workshops
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Making your case: How do you communicate with the public about your issues?
Patrick Bresette, Demos and Lesley Ramsey, Outreach Director, CPPP

This session will cover how to make an effective case for greater public investments in Texas and rebuild support for public solutions to our shared challenge. Participants will learn and practice new skills in small groups.
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Lobbying 101: Following the Rules while Being Effective
John Hildreth, IssueLink; Shanna Igo, Texas Municipal League; April Carson, Alliance For Justice

This session will cover both the lobbying rules for nonprofits as well as tips from the experts on how to be effective at the capitol.
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Making Connections and Keeping it Real: Using Media and Outreach Strategies to Convey Your Message to a Broader Audience.
Bee Moorehead, Executive Director, Texas Impact; CPPP Communications Director

This session will provide an overview of all the moving parts of a successful advocacy campaign. Participants will examine the unique roles that different types of organizations can play, and the different kinds of resources their organizations can bring to collaborative efforts to effect legislation.
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