Advocacy Day

Event Date(s): Tue, 3/11/2025 8:00 AM - Tue, 3/11/2025 3:00 PM
Location: Madison

The strength of LeadingAge Wisconsin advocacy efforts comes from members like you and the relationships you build with your legislators. One of the easiest ways to build upon your relationships is to attend our annual Advocacy Day at the Capitol.  

As long-term care providers, it is important for you to share the significant challenges you face due to staffing shortages, funding limitations, and regulatory burdens. Policy and funding decisions impacting these critical issues will be in play this session, and legislators need to hear from you, so they understand and support the valuable programs and services you provide in their communities. 

At the LeadingAge Wisconsin Advocacy Day event, you will have the opportunity to hear from elected officials, the Governor's Administration, and others involved in the policy-making process, before you head over to the Capitol to meet with your state legislators. This is your time to connect with lawmakers while they are making critical decisions about the state budget and long-term care priorities. By sharing your story, you can personalize the issues and influence the outcome of the state budget and pending legislation. As providers, your credibility makes you the perfect experts to advocate for your community and the residents you serve! 

If you have attended past Advocacy Days, please encourage your co-workers to join you this year; and if you are new to Advocacy Day, make this year the year you decide to join us! Register today for this important opportunity to meet with your state legislators and advocate for the issues that matter the most to you and your residents.

2025 LOCATION: 

Best Western Premier Park Hotel (on the Madison Capitol Square)
22 S. Carroll St.
Madison, WI 53703
608-285-8000 

Overnight accommodations for the evening of March 10, 2025 ($149/night plus tax) can be made directly at: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.50061.html?groupId=4T5KF2U8

Everyone is welcome to join our hosted reception from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025. We would like to thank Reinhart & M3 Insurance for sponsoring the evening reception. 

Schedule for Advocacy Day on Tuesday, March 11, 2025

8:00 a.m.            Registration 

8:30 a.m.            Guest Speakers and Presentations

11:30 a.m.         Issues Briefing 

12:00 p.m.           Lunch 

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Legislative Meetings at the Capitol 

In order to participate in Advocacy Day, all attendees must register for the event. Upon completing registration, there is nothing more you need to do. Our government affairs team with Husch Blackwell Strategies will schedule your legislative visits for you and will send you confirmation of your meeting time(s), location, and further details a week prior to the event.