In-district events becoming more important for association advocacy, especially before election; good visuals make tours more appealingAdvocates in action: U.S. Rep. Rod Blum (third from right) tours Wendling Quarries in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, last August. Photo: National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association The combination of a seven-week congressional recess and election-year campaigning means prime-time opportunities for hometown advocacy. For associations, there's often no better way to build a relationship between their grassroots advocates and lawmakers—and to highlight their policy issues—than through workplace site visits. Some trade groups and professional societies… Read More