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Advocacy and Public Policy News

NEW Digital Budget Advocacy Letters Now Available!

LeadingAge NY has updated our digital budget advocacy letters to reflect one-house budget proposals. With just a couple weeks left until we see a final budget, it is critical that we keep the funding needs of long term care and aging services providers top of mind for legislators and the Governor. Please send emails to your legislators TODAY! It only takes a few clicks!

March 21, 2023

Advocacy and Public Policy News

ACTION ALERT: Post on Social Media for Health Budget Hearing TODAY!

LeadingAge NY urges members to join us in leveraging the power of social media to draw attention to our long term care priority budget asks during the hearing.

February 28, 2023

Advocacy and Public Policy News

Jim Clyne Named to City & State’s 2023 Health Care Power 100 List

LeadingAge NY is pleased to share that our president and CEO, Jim Clyne, has been ranked #29 on City & State’s 2023 Health Care Power 100 list.

January 17, 2023

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Governor Acts on Mandatory Nurse Overtime Bills

On Dec. 30th, Governor Hochul acted upon three bills that would further restrict and penalize providers for the use of mandatory nurse overtime. Ultimately, two of the bills were vetoed and one bill was signed based on an agreement with the Legislature to amend the bill.

January 3, 2023

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LeadingAge Workforce Wins Included in Congressional Omnibus Funding Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have approved a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package for FY 2023. LeadingAge National breaks down the victories and the issues that remain.

December 27, 2022

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LeadingAge NY and Partner Associations Host ACF/AL 101 Webinar for Legislators

The webinar was attended by 50 state legislators and legislative staff.

December 13, 2022

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LeadingAge NY Testifies at Assembly Hearing on Challenges and Barriers to Non-Medicaid Long Term Care

Association called for investment and multi-pronged solutions to the long term care workforce crisis.

December 13, 2022

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2022 Passed Legislation Round-Up

LeadingAge NY reviews the bills that were passed during the 2022 Legislative Session, distinguishing which have been approved, which have been vetoed, and which are still awaiting action.

December 12, 2022

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Public Affairs Council Meeting Scheduled for Dec. 15th

LeadingAge NY has scheduled its third Public Affairs Council meeting for Thurs., Dec. 15th at 11 a.m. If you have not already done so, please ensure that you or a colleague in your organization has signed up to join the Council! Participation in the Council is a critical way to ensure that we are sending a well-coordinated, effective, and unified message to lawmakers and the general public.

December 12, 2022

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ACTION ALERT: Urge Governor to Veto Mandatory Nurse Overtime Bills

While the mandatory nurse overtime legislation is still awaiting delivery to the Governor’s desk for action, LeadingAge NY members are strongly encouraged to write to the Governor’s office TODAY in opposition. The three bills could be delivered any day now, and the Governor may choose to act on them swiftly.

December 6, 2022
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