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Category: Featured News

Welcome to the Featured News category. The following news items include major developments in the aging services world, as well as important notifications and timely reminders.

LeadingAge Minnesota Testifies in House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee on Key Payment Legislation 

On February 27, 2025 by Ben Hansen

On Thursday, Feb. 27, LeadingAge Minnesota and our Imperative partner testified in support of HF1419 and HF500. Each bill was introduced in the House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee – HF1419 would fund the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s (NHWSB) mandates and provide an annual update to the Elderly Waiver rates. HF500 would prevent any standards from going into effect unless they are fully funded by the legislature this year.

Stars Among Us Awards Given to 20 Deserving Recipients During 2025 Institute and Expo

On February 20, 2025 by Ben Hansen

Each year, our Stars Among Us Awards recognize incredible individuals – whether staff, volunteers, or leaders – and entire organizations who demonstrate unique commitment to transforming and enhancing the experience of aging across Minnesota.

Senate Human Services Hears Testimony on Governor’s Budget

On February 20, 2025 by Erin Huppert

This week, Senate Human Services Committee members took public testimony on the Governor's budget, which outlines significant cuts to services for people with disabilities, older adults, and Minnesota counties. This was a critical forum for Minnesotans and their providers to give specific examples of the harm this budget would cause.

LeadingAge MN Urges Lawmakers to Oppose Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts

On February 13, 2025 by Erin Huppert

Earlier this week, LeadingAge MN Vice President of Advocacy, Erin Huppert, testified before the House Human Services Policy & Finance Committee to share serious concerns and opposition to Governor Walz' proposed budget.

Minnesota House Returns to Official Work

On February 6, 2025 by Erin Huppert

Late Wednesday night, House Republicans and House Democrats finally reached a power sharing agreement, three weeks after the legislative session began.

LeadingAge Launches Leadership Diversity Fellowship

On January 30, 2025 by Anna Mowry

A $250,000 grant from the Next50 Foundation will allow LeadingAge, our national partner, to establish a Leadership Diversity Fellowship pilot program to help a high-potential, racially and ethnically diverse group of 10 fellows enter the field of aging services.

PACE Report Heard in Senate Human Services 

On January 30, 2025 by Kayla Khang

On Wednesday afternoon, the Senate Human Services Committee held an informational hearing on the PACE Report and Actuarial Analysis. Long-time champions for seniors and their caregivers, Chair Hoffman and Former Chair Abeler expressed their strong support for PACE.

LeadingAge MN Testifies in Opposition to the Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts to Aging Services

On January 23, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota

Today (Thurs. Jan 23), LeadingAge MN Vice President of Advocacy, Erin Huppert, testified before the House Human Services Policy & Finance Committee to share serious concerns with and opposition to Governor Walz's proposed budget, which was released on Jan. 16, 2025.

Litigation Update – State Association CMS Minimum Staffing Lawsuit

On January 16, 2025 by Mark Schulz

On Dec. 5, 2024, Judge Leonard Strand, who is presiding over the lawsuit filed by LeadingAge Minnesota and other LeadingAge state affiliates and state Attorneys General to challenge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Minimum Staffing Rule, held a hearing on our motion for a preliminary injunction to halt the rule’s enforcement and implementation.

Holiday Pay Litigation Update - Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board

On January 16, 2025 by Mark Schulz

Last week, our attorney filed an amended complaint in our legal challenge of the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s (NHWSB) Holiday Pay Rule. The amended complaint included more information about the harms suffered by our members because of implementing the Holiday Pay Rule at their nursing homes.

DEED: Regulations and Demographics Converge to Create a Momentous Long-Term Care Workforce Challenge

On January 9, 2025 by Anna Mowry

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's (DEED) new article highlights the looming impact of federal minimum staffing regulations on Minnesota's nursing homes.

Minnesota’s 2025 Legislative Session: Unprecedented Power Struggles and Uncertainty Loom Ahead of Next Week

On January 9, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota

The Minnesota legislature is set to convene for the 2025 session next week, Tuesday, Jan. 14, under extraordinary conditions. Notably, earlier this week, House DFLers threatened not to show up on the first day of the legislative session if a power-sharing agreement is not reached.

Boost Your Hiring: Exclusive Job Post Savings for the New Year

On January 2, 2025 by Anna Mowry

Post your open positions with a new member-only discount on AgingServicesJobs.org – the premier job board for aging services employers to post their critical-to-fill positions and get connected with qualified applicants.

Nurse Aide Knowledge Test Soon Available in Three Additional Languages

On January 2, 2025 by Anna Mowry

Starting Jan. 27, 2025, the nurse aide knowledge test will be available in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong, in addition to English, as allowed by Minnesota Statutes, section 144A.61.

New Minnesota Laws Effective January 1, 2025

On January 2, 2025 by Erin Huppert

Several new laws impacting aging services took effect on Jan. 1. We’ve included a summary below – members are encouraged to review the 2024 Legislative Report for full impact analyses and links to session law.

NLRB Returns to Pro-Bargaining Standard, Impacting Employer Actions

On December 19, 2024 by Mark Schulz

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has made a significant policy shift back to a more pro-union stance, reinstating the "clear and unmistakable waiver" standard.

Litigation Update – Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board

On December 19, 2024 by Mark Schulz

The Holiday Pay rule was officially entered into the State Register on December 9, with state enforcement of the rule set to begin on Jan. 1, 2025.

Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Holiday Pay Rule Set to Take Effect Jan. 1, But Legal Action Aims to Halt Implementation

On December 12, 2024 by Mark Schulz

Earlier this week, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board rule that would require eleven paid holidays took the final step toward approval and implementation, which is due to start Jan. 1, 2025.

Registration Open for Virtual January District Meeting

On December 5, 2024 by Lori Meyer

Mark your calendar and register for LeadingAge Minnesota’s first District Meeting of 2025. Scheduled for January 16, the agenda for this virtual meeting features:

LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Invests Over $1.8 Million In the Health and Well-Being of Seniors in Rural Minnesota

On November 21, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio

This Thanksgiving season, as we gather with loved ones and reflect on all we’re grateful for, the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is thankful for our elders and excited to help tackle challenges they face in rural areas of the state.

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