"Passing this wage hike for our direct care workers is one of my top priorities and it should be one of the top priorities for the governor and the Assembly as we enter budget negotiations," said NYS Sen. James Tedisco, in a press release. READ MORE...
The proposal addresses a lack of funding in the Executive Budget to help appropriately adjust salaries at not-for-profits that employ workers who provide state services for individuals with developmental disabilities. READ MORE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by CP...
I join with my fellow legislators on both sides of the aisle who overwhelmingly support the #bFair2DirectCare campaign. We are asking the Governor to include adequate funding over the next six years to provide a living wage for direct care workers. READ MORE HERE The articles linked...
An analysis by the Center for American Progress shows that more than 15 million people with disabilities would be at risk under President Trump’s and House Republicans’ proposed Medicaid cuts. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by...
This article contends that the House Republicans’ American Health Care Act would jeopardize coverage for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers and eventually cost the state government billions of dollars. READ THE ARTICLE HERE The articles linked to this page are provided as a public service by...
Researchers are reporting a potential breakthrough in their ability to spot autism signs in children who are less than a year old. 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...
House Republicans introduced their bill to repeal Obamacare's individual mandate that also aims to maintain coverage for people with pre-existing conditions and allow children to stay on their parents' plans until the age of 26. SEE THE STORY HERE The NY Times compares plan to Affordable Care...
Advocates said several programs are in danger of closing because of staff shortages. SEE THE STORY 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 of...