Corky Kyle presented on evaluating the political environment for advocacy work. The political environment is made up of many interconnected parts, including the current legislative session, party in power, legislative leadership, the governor, proposed legislation, bill sponsors, relevant committees, and the state's financial status. Kyle emphasized that understanding the political environment is key to crafting an effective advocacy strategy and passing desired legislation. The human elements of relationships, feedback, and reading political cues are also important.

1. Evaluating The Political Environment Presented by Corky Kyle, MPA, CAE The Kyle Group