The New York State Public High School Athletic Association has sanctioned Unified Basketball as a full-fledged varsity sport and it is providing student athletes with disabilities an opportunity to represent their school. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public...

Under a little-noticed provision of the health care bill, states would no longer have to consider schools eligible Medicaid providers, meaning they would not be entitled to reimbursements. “It’s devastating,” Mr. George said of the potential impact of losing Medicaid funding. “Our most vulnerable citizens are...

The House of Representatives is expected to vote today on the AHCA.  Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and other members of the NY delegation seem ready to approve the retooled bill. "I'm calling on all of New York's Congressional delegation—Republican and Democrat alike—to stand up for New...

Representing the North Country — a geographically huge conservative-leaning district with a Medicaid population of 200,000, about one-seventh of its population — Stefanik has walked a tightrope between conservative values and loyalty to Ryan, and the practical needs of her constituency. READ THE ARTICLE HERE   The articles...

Special education will see a modest increase in federal funding under a bipartisan agreement to avert a government shutdown. 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 views of...

"Nonprofit agencies will not survive if proper funding levels are not maintained and New York State does not return to regular cost of living adjustments." READ MORE HERE   The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP of NYS, and do not...