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ACCE Policy Clearinghouse

Objective Policy Information for Chamber Professionals

The Policy Clearinghouse is a platform for ACCE members to exchange information about emerging state and local policy issues that are important to business and community leaders across the country.  Through this website, the Policy Clearinghouse Blog,  Teleseminars, Workshops, and the Government Relations Division, the Policy Clearinghouse gives members an opportunity to share front line information and resources about important policy issues from a uniquely chamber-focused perspective.

News and Resources

• 2010 Legislative Agendas Posted
  The page features links to sample legislative agendas and policy position statements from your peers.  For each link there is an annotated list of the issues covered in the agenda.
  
• November/December 2009 Clearinghouse Newsletter
  Featuring a message from Government Relations Division Chair Norma Johnson, an interview with Bryan Sunderland, Director of  Government Relations for the Kentucky Chamber, links to LinkedIn Group discussions, and Clearinghouse Blog links.
  
• Corrections Reform
  The Pew Center on the States recently released a short report highlighting reasons why the business community is getting involved in state level corrections reform.  ACCE Chair David Adkisson, CEO of the Kentucky Chamber, is one of the featured interviews.  Click to download Right-Sizing Prisons: Business Leaders Make the Case for Corrections Reform.
  
• DC Fly-In Resources
  This page offers a collection of resources to help you plan a new DC Fly-In or ramp up your existing trip.

Policy Clearinghouse Blog

The Policy Clearinghouse Blog Blog features state/local policy news stories from around the country, advocacy advice from experienced chamber leaders, news about chambers leading the way, information about relevant ACCE programming, and more.  The Policy Clearinghouse Blog is how ACCE members stay up-to-date about emerging public policy and advocacy issues.