Advocacy and Public Policy News

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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
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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
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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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End-of-Session Bill Round-Up and Ongoing Advocacy (Updated June 10, 2025) Although there are few session days remaining, there are a large number of bills that LeadingAge NY is advocating on. Members are encouraged to lend their voices to our efforts to keep the pressure on state legislators!
- June 10, 2025
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Reminder: Join Us for Public Affairs Council Meeting This Thurs., June 5th! Join us for this meeting to discuss the important bills that are moving in the final days of the 2025 Legislative Session, as well as early plans for summer advocacy efforts.
- June 3, 2025
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LeadingAge NY Issues Comprehensive SFY 2025-26 Budget Memo LeadingAge NY issues a comprehensive memorandum summarizing the portions of the final State budget most relevant to members.
- May 20, 2025
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State Reaches Final Budget Agreement: Advocacy, Outcomes, and Next Steps NYS has finalized the SFY 2025-26 budget. LeadingAge NY has released summaries of the key takeaways from the health, housing, and remaining budget bills and how they may impact long-term care providers. We urge members to continue their advocacy efforts in the weeks leading up to the end of session.
- May 13, 2025
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NYS Budget Update The Governor and Legislature have reached an agreement on the State budget for FY 2026, although negotiations on health-related items are still ongoing. Members should keep urging legislators to include our priorities in the final budget.
- April 29, 2025
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State Budget Delayed as Policy Issues Stall Progress; Member Action Needed! The SFY 2025-26 budget is now two weeks overdue. We ask LeadingAge NY members to continue to advocate with us to ensure that the needs of older adults remain top of mind for elected officials!
- April 15, 2025
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Federal Budget Reconciliation Threatens Tax-Exempt Bonds and Medicaid Congress has officially begun the budget reconciliation process, and key programs that support aging services are at risk. We strongly encourage our NY members to join us in protecting federal funding!
- April 15, 2025
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