Advocacy and Public Policy News

Advocacy and Public Policy News Governor Hochul Convenes Extraordinary Session to Address Gun Safety: Newly passed firearms legislation makes changes to laws pertaining to the “concealed carry” of firearms and identifies sensitive locations where it is prohibited to carry a concealed weapon, including health care facilities such as nursing homes and ACFs. The implications of these changes in state law and their impact on other member types will require further analysis, which LeadingAge NY will provide over the coming weeks.
July 5, 2022

Advocacy and Public Policy News LeadingAge NY Letter to DOH Commissioner Bassett on Health Care Worker Bonus Eligibility
May 31, 2022

Advocacy and Public Policy News Spring Into Action! Connect with Lawmakers Over April Recess: The 2022 Legislative Session is scheduled to conclude on June 2^nd, and over the next two months, lawmakers will be taking up new (and old) initiatives. Join LeadingAge NY in our legislative advocacy for the remaining six weeks of session!
April 11, 2022

Advocacy and Public Policy News Last Week of Budget Advocacy – Take Action TODAY!: Budget discussions have been extended, and LeadingAge NY is now expecting a final budget to be agreed upon and passed by the end of this week. Please help us keep up the pressure on state lawmakers! Your advocacy efforts are more impactful now than ever!
April 5, 2022

Advocacy and Public Policy News LeadingAge NY Writes to Attorney General on Enforcement of Nursing Home Staffing Mandates: LeadingAge NY President and CEO Jim Clyne urges Attorney General James to reconsider her call for immediate enforcement of recently enacted nursing home staffing mandates.
March 24, 2022

Advocacy and Public Policy News Call Lawmakers TODAY and Engage Resident Families in Final Budget Advocacy!: A final State budget is due in less than 10 days, and LeadingAge NY needs all of our members to join us in advocating for our top priorities to ensure that our positions and concerns are heard.
March 22, 2022

Advocacy and Public Policy News Attorney General James, 1199SEIU Hold Press Conference on Nursing Home Staffing: Attorney General James, 1199SEIU call for stronger protections for nursing home workers in joint press conference.
March 22, 2022

Advocacy and Public Policy News SFY 2022-23 Budget Advocacy Letters Now Available!: LeadingAge NY encourages members to send letters to their legislators and the Governor TODAY, as well as share the letters with colleagues and board members to expand our advocacy reach.
February 15, 2022

Advocacy and Public Policy News LeadingAge NY Submits Written Testimony for Health Budget Hearing: Jim Clyne, LeadingAge NY president and CEO, will also offer virtual testimony.
February 8, 2022

Advocacy and Public Policy News LeadingAge NY Issues Summary of 2022-23 Executive Budget: After careful review of Governor Hochul’s proposed budget, LeadingAge NY has compiled a comprehensive summary of the aspects that impact our membership.
January 25, 2022