Summary: Most Americans have an unfavorable view of the lobbying profession but the act of lobbying or persuading an elected or public official to support an issue, isn't inherently bad. The team discusses issues and legislation happening in the states, speaks with registered lobbyist Jacqui Williams about the lobbying profession and gives tips on how to "lobby" or advocate on behalf of your community to elected officials.<br> <br> <br> <br> #CIVICDOCKET - 05:21<br> A few of the civic related stories we discussed on the show that you may have missed in mainstream media. Follow the hashtag #CivicDocket on Twitter or view more <a href="https://www.sundaycivics.org/civicdocket/">here</a>.<br> <br> * Poorer, more diverse schools receive far less funding across the country - <a href="https://thinkprogress.org/poorer-diverse-schools-less-funding-eb99fa6bc484/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds">link</a><br> * New Report Details How Americans Who Have Debt Held by Collection Agencies Can Get Thrown in Jail - <a href="https://www.alternet.org/economy/americans-who-have-debt-held-collection-agencies-can-get-thrown-jail">link</a><br> * How Chicago Ticket Debt Sends Black Motorists Into Bankruptcy - <a href="https://features.propublica.org/driven-into-debt/chicago-ticket-debt-bankruptcy/">link</a><br> <br> GUEST INTERVIEW - 21:27<br> Jacqui Williams is a registered lobbyist and the founder of 99 Solutions, LLC, a full service government relations and consulting firm. In this interview, Jacqui shares more about the lobbying profession, the role lobbyists play in government, the unique role lobbyists of color play and . role of a hired lobbyist isaddition to fighting for her clients' goals, she embraces the diversity of New York by creating economic opportunities for businesses and communities that are under-utilized, while managing to balance those interests with those of her clients.<br> <br> LOBBYING TIPS - 41:46<br> Most Americans have an unfavorable view of lobbyists. given that most of the money spent on lobbying is on behalf of large corporations and big business.<br> <br> ---<br> <br> BECOME A CIVIC PATRON<br> Help us continue to grow and spread civic education and engagement by becoming a Civic Patron. Your financial support will help fund day-to-day costs and ensure the show will continue to be free and available for all to learn and share. You can contribute as little as $3 a month <a href="https://www.sundaycivics.org/patreon">via Patreon</a> or make a one-time donation of any amount <a href="https://www.paypal.me/ljoywilliams">via PayPal</a><br> <br> REVIEW THE SHOW<br> If you love the show please write a review on <a href="https://www.sundaycivics.org/itunes">iTunes</a> or <a href="https://www.sundaycivics.org/stitcher">Stitcher</a> and help spread the word about civic education and engagement. Make it a 5 star review and L. Joy Will read it on a feedback episode of the show.<br> <br> FOLLOW #SUNDAYCIVICS<br> Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="http://www.sundaycivics.org/youtube">sundaycivics.org/youtube</a><br> Follow on Twitter: <a href="http://www.sundaycivics.org/twitter">sundaycivics.org/twitter</a><br> Like on Facebook: <a href="http://www.sundaycivics.org/facebook">sundaycivics.org/facebook</a><br> <br> FOLLOW L. JOY<br> Follow on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ljoywilliams">twitter.com/ljoywilliams</a><br> Follow on Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ljoywilliams">instagram.com/ljoywilliams</a><br> Follow on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljoywilliams">linkedin.com/in/ljoywilliams</a>
