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Advocacy and Public Policy News

Advocacy and Public Policy News

Update on Federal Government Shutdown and Impacts on Aging Services

One week into the federal government shutdown, LeadingAge NY provides relevant updates to LTC and older adults.

October 7, 2025

Advocacy and Public Policy News

Request for Member Input: 2026 Advocacy and Public Policy Priorities

This is the last chance to submit your top priorities and help shape our 2026 Advocacy Agenda! Members are asked to submit your organization's 2026 policy priorities via this online form by today, Tues., Sept. 30th.

September 30, 2025

Advocacy and Public Policy News

LeadingAge NY Writes to Governor on Priority Legislation

LeadingAge NY has sent six letters to the Governor on priority legislation and encourages members to join us in advocacy.

September 30, 2025

Advocacy and Public Policy News

Impacts of Potential Federal Government Shutdown on Aging Services

LeadingAge National outlines what a federal government shutdown would mean for HHS, HUD, and LeadingAge members.

September 30, 2025

Advocacy and Public Policy News

LeadingAge NY Named to City & State's 2025 Top Trade Associations List

LeadingAge NY is proud to share that the association has been recognized on City & State’s inaugural Top Trade Associations list.

September 22, 2025

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Email Governor on Priority Legislation Today!

Use these digital advocacy letters to urge the Governor to reject costly new mandates on nursing homes and support efforts to streamline medical evaluations for ALP residents.

September 2, 2025

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Reminder: Join Us for Public Affairs Council Meeting This Thurs., July 31st!

Join us for this discussion on LeadingAge NY's summer public affairs strategies and how members can get involved.

July 28, 2025

Advocacy and Public Policy News

2025 LeadingAge NY Legislative Bill Summary

The NYS Legislature completed its work on June 17, 2025, marking the end of another busy and productive legislative session. LeadingAge NY provides a comprehensive summary of bills passed by the Legislature in 2025 and priority bills that failed to advance. In addition, members are encouraged to continue to connect with elected officials in the district over the summer.

July 2, 2025

Advocacy and Public Policy News

LAST CHANCE TO ACT: Call Congress to Oppose Cuts and Changes to Medicaid

The U.S. Senate passed its version of the federal budget bill today, July 1st, proposing to cut federal Medicaid spending by nearly $1 trillion. The bill threatens to cost NY at least $13.5 billion annually. We urge members to call Congress as soon as possible, urging them to oppose the Senate version of the bill!

July 1, 2025

Advocacy and Public Policy News

U.S. Senate HELP Committee Requests Provider Input on Medicaid Cuts

Members are strongly encouraged to provide input on this important process which will impact the health care funding available to NY and its aging services providers. Deadline for input is June 20, 2025.

June 17, 2025
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