Walmart will increase the starting wage rate for all hourly associates in the U.S. to $11, expand maternity and parental leave benefits and provide a one-time cash bonus for eligible associates of up to $1,000. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided...
This is the second story in a National Public Radio series about the incidence of sexual assault against people with developmental disabilities. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect...
We found that there is an epidemic of sexual abuse against people with intellectual disabilities. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect the views of CP of NYS, its Board...
Opponents include the Catholic Church and some disability rights groups, which have expressed concerns that terminally ill patients may feel coerced into ending their lives too early, READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and...
Governor Paul LePage says lawmakers must pay for the new law without raising taxes or dipping into the rainy day fund. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not necessarily reflect the...
Former NYS Assemblymember Harvey Weisenberg’s birthday is December 31. We are sending him good wishes and hope you will do the same. See the message here ...
Click on the link below to learn more about some of the people the #bFair2DirectCare movement is advocating for. These people do so much more than the minimum and deserve to earn more than minimum wage. Governor Cuomo and the NYS Legislature took the first...
A Trump spokesperson, speaking on condition of anonymity, told the Politico website that the White House is behind Senator Collins’ efforts on the two ACA bills and is working with the House to make it happen. “The president is grateful for the opportunity to work with...
AccessCNY and Arc of Onondaga joined forces on December 20th to show lawmakers in Albany how important the #bfair2directcare campaign is in Central New York. SEE MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not...
The links below will take you to stories about bFair events in Buffalo and Syracuse this week. More than 100 people come out in snowy Syracuse to say #bFair2DirecetCare. SEE MORE HERE The bFair rally8 in buffalo on December 19th drew much attention to our message. SEE THE STORY...