Welcome to the Western Iowa Tech Community College Legislative Link! Use this link to better understand the state and the federal legislative process and to obtain information to help in developing relationships with area state and federal elected officials.
You DO and CAN influence public policy! None of the branches of government can function without the consent of the people and you are one of those people IF and WHEN you vote. Learn how the system of government functions, how to find information on issues of importance, who to contact about issues that matter to you, and how to effectively communicate and build relations with those who can help you.
This "Link" is designed to help you do just that. Go ahead and "click" and "explore" the information contained within.
1. List of Iowa Area 12 Legislators - Area 12 is served by a Governor and Lt. Governor, five State Senators, and eight State Representatives. The names, addresses, email addresses and links to governmental home pages are accessible here.
2. Welcome to the Iowa General Assembly Website - The Iowa Constitution grants the state's lawmaking authority to a General Assembly consisting of a Senate and a House of Representatives. Learn about Legislative Session Agendas, Members, Iowa Code, Administrative Rules, Agencies and the Legislative Process.
3. List of Federal U.S. Congressmen - Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota are served by a total of six U.S. Senators and nine U.S. Representatives. The names, addresses, and links to governmental home pages are accessible here.
4. Welcome to THOMAS: U.S. Congress on the Internet - Get an update on Federal Legislation, read the Congressional Record online, and get up-to-date committee information here.
5. Brief Facts about Community Colleges in Iowa: Want some talking points to support community colleges? Click here for A Legislative Recommendation to the State of Iowa from the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees.
6. 2009 Fact Book - Want to know more about WITCC? The data and information here come from a variety of sources. See why WITCC is the Best Place to Start!!! (pdf format)
7. There are some Easy Steps to Building Relationships. Elected officials are more like you than you may think. Building trusted relationships with them takes time and effort. Over time, it is often the little things you do that make a difference! Learn the “ins” and “outs” of how to write your elected officials.
8. Where and How to Get Information:
* Find Voter Information for Iowa residents and non-residents
* Learn about offices and services that help you get legislative information (same)
* Contact additional website links that provide legislative information
* Review the Three Branches of Government
* Learn How a Bill is Proposed and then becomes Iowa Law9. Contact Legislators: We'll make it easy. Click here and send a message instantly to our Iowa Area Legislators.