Day of Action to Bring Down High Drug Prices

OSPIRG's day of action on prescription drug price gouging is on February 10, 2020 at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. We're looking for consumers to meet with legislators throughout the day, especially individuals with personal experience with the high cost of prescription drugs. We are organizing out of the conference rooms at the State Library of Oregon, while meetings with legislators will take place in the Capitol office buildings across the street.

You do not need prior lobbying experience to be an effective lobby day participant! Participants will receive training on how to talk to lawmakers professionally before gathering with small groups that will meet with Oregon's legislators and their staff.

Time: Exact timing will vary by participant, based on the availability of each state legislator to meet with their constituents. We will be in touch to confirm specific times with you, once meetings are scheduled. You can expect to spend several hours at the capitol. This will involve an initial prep session, just prior to meeting with your legislators, and a short debrief afterward. Meetings with legislators generally last 15 minutes each. If there is extra time between meeting with your representative and senator, you can use this to learn more at our info tables, share experiences with other participants, tour the Capitol, sit in on any of the committee meetings or hearings happening that day, or grab a bite to eat at the cafeteria.

Location: 250 Winter St. NE Room 102/103, Salem

Transportation: We are setting up carpools. Let us know if you need a ride or have extra seats.

Parking: Metered parking is available all around the Capitol area, costing $1.50 an hour. Free parking can be found within about 8 blocks from the Capitol at the parking structure at 538 Liberty St NE.

Food: We will provide lunch and beverages. There is also a cafeteria at the Capitol.

For more information, email Numi Griffith at ngriffith@ospirg.org.

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