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MN Legislative Session Inches Towards Adjournment with a Preliminary Budget Agreement

On May 15, 2025 by Erin Huppert

Legislative leaders and Governor Walz announced this morning that they’ve reached a preliminary budget agreement, with details still being ironed out. As lawmakers shift their attention from policy to omnibus budget bills, LeadingAge Minnesota and our Imperative partner will continue to closely track impacts on aging services. As we learn more, we will share more detailed information on budget bills over the next several days.

Action Alert: Tell Congress to Support the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

On November 14, 2024 by Anna Mowry

Take 1-minute now to let Congressional leaders know how important it is to expand immigration pathways for healthcare professionals and ensure access to care by supporting the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act to create a pathway for 40,000 foreign-born healthcare workers to work in the U.S.

Workforce Action Alert: Urge Congress to Support the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

On October 31, 2024 by Anna Mowry

Take 1-minute now to let Congressional leaders know how important it is to expand immigration pathways for healthcare professionals and ensure access to care by supporting the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act to create a pathway for 40,000 foreign-born healthcare workers to work in the U.S.

Workforce Action Alert: Tell Congress to Support the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

On October 24, 2024 by Anna Mowry

Take 1-minute now to let Congressional leaders know how important it is to expand immigration pathways for healthcare professionals and ensure access to care by supporting the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act to create a pathway for 40,000 foreign-born healthcare workers to work in the U.S.

Sample EBP Policy Available for Members

On June 13, 2024 by Kari Everson

The LeadingAge Minnesota resource center now contains a new resource for implementing enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) in assisted living and nursing home settings.

LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Recognized for Advancing DEIB Efforts

On January 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry

The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation was recognized in PHI’s Top 23 Moments from 2023 for work to assess diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practices, challenges, and opportunities among member organizations across the state.

News from LeadingAge: Updated Immigration Reform-Focused Dignity Act Includes New Visa Program

On July 6, 2023 by LeadingAge

An updated version of the Dignity Act (H.R. 3359), a large package of immigration reforms introduced in the House by Representatives Maria Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) on May 23 includes language focused on fixing the current immigration system that aligns with LeadingAge’s current policy priorities.

ICYMI: Legislature Adjourns with Historic Funding for Aging Services

On May 25, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran

As of Monday at midnight, the Minnesota Legislature has adjourned the 2023 legislative session. After months of tireless advocacy by seniors, their families, and their caregivers, we are proud to report that we have left the session with historic investments in aging services that will help ensure access to care for Minnesota seniors and support caregivers with the wages they deserve.

Assisted Living Resource: Contacting On-Call RN

On January 5, 2023 by Kari Everson

With the assistance of several nurse leaders, LeadingAge Minnesota created a sample document for assisted living organizations to communicate expectations to staff. Understanding when an unlicensed person (ULP) must contact a registered nurse (RN) can be confusing, and the resource can help clarify some of your questions.

Modifications to Emergency Relocation Notice Template

On November 3, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry

Thanks to feedback from several of you, a revised Emergency Relocation Notice template is now available. We have added new language required in all notices that go to residents that passed in the 2021-22 legislative session:

JOIN US: Virtual Advocacy Day at the Capitol on April 5

On January 13, 2022 by Matt Steele

Join us on April 5 for a day of virtual advocacy at the Capitol featuring expert training from our public affairs team, opportunities to meet with your legislator, and times to share with colleagues from around the state about your successes and challenges in serving seniors.

Policy and Regulatory Considerations to Address Urgent Needs During the Pandemic Recommendations from

On December 23, 2020 by Libbie Chapuran

Minnesota's Serious Illness Action Network

To address urgent needs in serious illness care during (COVID-19), Stratis Health and Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care (MNHPC) convened a virtual forum in August 2020, resulting in a new report that includes action plans for the pandemic and beyond.

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