Contents
Introduction and Tips on Using this Handbook
Chapter 1: The Fundamentals of Lobbying
Chapter 2: The Basics of Political Savvy: Learning to Think and Act Like a Lobbyist
Chapter 3: The Organization of Alaska State Government and the Policy-Makers
Chapter 4: Making Sense of the State Budget
Chapter 5: Delving into the Mindset and Roles of Policy-Makers
Chapter 6: Who’s Got the Political Clout in Juneau?
Chapter 7: Realities of the Policy Process: The Politics of Making Laws
Chapter 8: The Particulars of Budget Politics
Chapter 9: What Will Shape Your Lobbying Campaign?
Chapter 10: The Factors Determining Interest Group Influence and their Lessons
Chapter 11: Campaign Management
Chapter 12: The Pros and Cons of Using Specific Tactics
Chapter 13: Your Feasibility Study, Lobbying Plan, and Written Materials
Chapter 14: Face-to-Face Meetings with Public Officials
Chapter 15: In the Political Trenches: Your Day-to-Day Lobbying Effort
Chapter 16: A Recap of the Fundamentals of Lobbying
Appendix 1: A Tour of Alaska’s State Capitol Building
Appendix 2: Locating State Offices, Lobbying Groups, and Lobbyists in Juneau
Appendix 3: Maps for Locating Places in Downtown Juneau
Appendix 4: Getting More Information
Appendix 5: Acknowledgments and List of Interviews