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Key Workforce and Aging Services Legislation Advances in Congress
On September 26, 2024 by Erin Huppert
Last week, Energy and Commerce, a subcommittee of the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee, took action to advance several key policy priorities to their next committee stop:
Senator Boldon and Senate Majority Leader Murphy Visit LeadingAge Minnesota Member Samaritan Bethany in Rochester
On September 12, 2024 by Kayla Khang
On Tuesday, Senators Boldon and Murphy visited Samaritan Bethany in Rochester for a site visit and a conversation with residents and staff.
Free Webinar for LeadingAge MN Members – Resident Voting
On September 5, 2024 by Dan Nelson
In partnership with the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office, LeadingAge Minnesota is hosting a webinar on resident voting on Thursday, September 12 from noon to 1:00 p.m. This webinar is free to all LeadingAge MN members.
Presbyterian Homes – Shorewood Landing to Host Candidate Forum Next Week
On September 5, 2024 by Dan Nelson
This election season, LeadingAge Minnesota members around the state are hosting candidate forums to provide a platform for local candidates to discuss issues affecting older adults and Minnesota’s aging services sector.
Duluth Health Services Hosting Candidate Forum in Duluth
On August 22, 2024 by Dan Nelson
This election season, LeadingAge Minnesota members around the state are hosting candidate forums to provide a platform for local candidates to discuss issues affecting older adults and Minnesota’s aging services sector.
Contact Your Lawmaker Today to Protect Access to Senior Care Services
On August 1, 2024 by Erin Huppert
Minnesota Nursing Home Proposed Rule Comment Window Closed
Last week, the MN Department of Labor closed a 30-day comment window to provide feedback on a proposed labor standard that would require nursing homes to pay workers specific minimum wages according to their job type.
2024 Election Resources
On August 1, 2024 by Dan Nelson
The 2024 election season in Minnesota is a significant one. All seats in the State House of Representatives are up for election (134 total), and there’s also one special election for the State Senate in the west metro of the Twin Cities (District 45).
2024 Legislative Report Available Now
On June 27, 2024 by Kayla Khang
LeadingAge Minnesota is pleased to present the 2024 Minnesota Session Legislative Report. This comprehensive document outlines the key laws affecting aging services and the seniors in your care, detailing their impact, effective dates, and recommended actions for your organization.
Updated Grant Grid: 30 Funding Opportunities for Providers to Consider
On June 13, 2024 by Anna Mowry
As a benefit for LeadingAge Minnesota members, our Grant Grid, highlights over 30 grants, scholarships, workforce development programs, and more funding opportunities for Minnesota aging service providers.
2024 Legislative Session in Minnesota Concludes in Chaos
On May 23, 2024 by Erin Huppert
The end of the 2024 legislative session came to a chaotic close as both chambers devolved into disorder shortly before midnight on Sunday evening.
Last Push to Advocate on Behalf of Seniors and Caregivers
On May 16, 2024 by LeadingAge
This year’s legislative session is quickly coming to an end, with a constitutional deadline on Monday, May 20th.
Care Comes First Advocacy Campaign
On May 2, 2024 by Dan Nelson
Earlier this spring, we launched the Care Comes First (CCF) campaign, aiming to spotlight the real Minnesotans behind every legislative proposal—individuals seeking access to quality care, individuals working as caregivers, and individuals supporting loved ones in long-term care.
Glencoe Regional Health Meets with U.S. Representative Michelle Fischbach
On April 25, 2024 by Dan Nelson
On Wednesday, April 24, LeadingAge Minnesota member Glencoe Regional Health met with their Congressional Representative, Michelle Fischbach along with other local leaders and LeadingAge Minnesota staff.
Budget Targets Released for Finance Committees
On March 28, 2024 by Erin Huppert
Legislative leaders and Governor Walz also released budget targets this week, which outline parameters for handling Minnesota’s $3.1 billion surplus for the remainder of this biennium. This is a critical step in the legislative session, giving a clearer picture of the advocacy that must be done throughout the remainder of the session to ensure seniors have access to the care they need in all the places they call home.
Proposed Changes to Assisted Living Laws Aim to Improve Affordability and Ease RN Shortage
On March 28, 2024 by Erin Huppert
This week in St. Paul, SF 1969, a bill supported by the LeadingAge Minnesota and its Long-Term Care Imperative partner, was heard in the Senate Human Services Committee. This marks progress in our efforts to improve the assisted living statutes to improve affordability and ease workforce burdens.
LeadingAge Minnesota Members Advocate for Senior Care at Annual Day at the Capitol
On March 21, 2024 by Kayla Khang
Over 100 LeadingAge Minnesota members gathered yesterday for LeadingAge Minnesota’s Annual Day at the Capitol.
Updated Grant Grid: 25 Funding Opportunities for Providers to Consider
On March 7, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Use our member-only Grant Grid, listing over 25 grants, scholarships, workforce development programs, and more funding opportunities for Minnesota senior care providers.
Testimony Highlights Consequences of Legislation to Require Assisted Living Licensure for HUD and Other Exempt Settings
On March 7, 2024 by Erin Huppert
This week, LeadingAge Minnesota and its Long-Term Care Imperative partner led advocacy efforts and testimony opposing a bill to restore licensure requirements and administrative burden for currently exempt settings from assisted living licensure (144G).
State Budget Forecast Shows Increased Surplus
On February 29, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Earlier today, the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget (MMB) released the February budget forecast today, revealing an improved budget outlook compared to the previous forecast in November.
New Resources Available: Fact Sheets to Aid in Advocacy Efforts
On February 22, 2024 by Erin Huppert
If you're involved in advocacy efforts related to workforce, wages, and regulatory barriers, we have some great resources that can help.