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    ADVOCATES Alerts: 2008

     

    We're working to upload all our ADVOCATES archives to the new website, but it won't happen overnight. If you're looking for a specific older alert please email policy@lta.org for help. Thanks.

    December 15: Presidential Transition Recommendations

    December 5: Brochures In-Stock, Our Success in 2008


    October 29: 
    IRS Offers Free Webinar & Workshops on the New 990


    October 22:
    End of the Year Tax Changes and Reminders


    September 24:
    Help Add Cosponsors to H.R. 1576 and S. 469


    September 9:
    Help Set Alliance Policy Priorities for 2009


    August 7:
    Policy Events at Rally 2008


    July 31:
    5 Ways Your Members of Congress Can Help

     

    July 24: August Recess Site Visits for Congress

     

    June 20: Use the Grassroots Toolkit to Spread the Word About the Easement Incentive

     

    May 23: New Farm Bill Passes with Two-Year Tax Incentive for Conservation!

     

    May 15: Senate Passes Farm Bill, Veto Override Likely

     

    May 14: House Passes Farm Bill, Senate Next

     

    May 13: New Farm Bill Details, Call Congress Today

     

    May 8: Farm Bill Includes Easement Incentive, Billions for Conservation

     

    April 30: Farm Bill Update

     

    April 25: Promising News on the Easement Incentive in the Farm Bill

     

    April 17: Farm Bill Negotiators Consider Pared Down Easement Incentive

     

    April 11: Easement Incentive Still Plays as Farm Bill Deadline Looms

     

    March 14: Support the Easement Incentive Over Recess, NPR Response

    March 7:
    Farm Bill Fight at Critical Juncture, New Conservation Funding Letter Needs Your Help

     

    February 29: Crunch Time on Conservation Tax Incentive in the Farm Bill

     

    February 15: 65 Representatives Sign Letter Supporting Tax Incentive

     

    February 13: Support the Conservation Programs in the Farm Bill

     

    February 6: Letter on Tax Incentive in Farm Bill

     

    January 22: New Filing Requirement for Small Land Trusts!

     

    January 15: The New Tax Incentive has Expired, But...
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    Advocates Alerts

    July 1:  Seeking Tax Incentive Stories, Climate Bill Passes House, Kiva Case

    Please help us show your Representative that the easement incentive works in their district!  Also read about the wide-ranging implications of last week's historic climate vote and a significant easement audit ruling in Alabama.   More >>

     

    June 22:  August Recess Site Visits More Important than Ever

    Increased IRS scrutiny and the pending expiration of the easement incentive will require land trusts to redouble their efforts to educate their federal lawmakers with visits over the August recess.   More >>

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