This morning, I was able to actually go into the Legislative Building where the NC General Assembly meets for the first time. The Senate was voting on a bill that my mentor Ashley had been working on, so we were able to watch the bill being presented and voted on along with a couple of others, which was really exciting. We spent much of the day connecting with legislators around the building, including attending meetings with senators and talking to Representative Grier Martin. I definitely gained insight into the importance of using conversation to build relationships and form connections in the world of lobbying.
View from outside the Legislative Building
One of my favorite parts of the day was walking downtown to Sitti for lunch, where we ate with some fellow lobbyists and another intern as well. The food was incredible and we were able to sit in the courtyard area behind the restaurant, which was super nice! Today was busy but I definitely enjoyed it and learned a lot.
Courtyard at Sitti