It is helpful to learn the definitions of some words you will hear in relation to housing policy and at the legislature during your visits with legislators. Do not sweat it, usually what comes from your heart first sound most sincere to a legislator and carries more weight.

• Glossary of Legislative Fiscal Terms and Acronyms

• Glossary of Affordable Housing Terms

Most of the time, housing organizations like MHP are working on current policy issues at the legislature. The Capitol Update newsletter, legislative priorities, up-to-date fact sheets and talking points (for use during conversations with legislators), bill tracking, current events, and more are all available online at the following links:

• Capitol Update newsletter

• State Policy

• Federal Policy