Governor bans vaccine mandates by ‘any entity’ in Texas
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 13, 2021
Lone Star State Gov. Greg Abbott (R) issued an executive order Monday evening prohibiting “any entity in Texas” from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for an employee or consumer “who objects to such...
Wisconsin commits $500M for reimbursements to nursing homes, also increases HCBS reimbursement
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 13, 2022
Wisconsin will commit more than $500 million for payments and incentives to nursing homes by increasing reimbursement rates, Gov. Tony Evers (D) said Tuesday.
State, feds take steps to ensure rights for LBGTQ+ seniors, workers
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 04, 2023
New York state and the federal government took steps last week to protect rights for members of the LBGTQ+ community — both those living in long-term care and employed in the workplace at large.
Ohio nursing homes get $300M for nursing home workforce
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 13, 2021
The Ohio Legislature sent Gov. Mike DeWine (R) a bill Thursday afternoon that sets aside $300 million of more than $4 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding toward the state’s nursing homes.
$1.2 million investment into recruiting, training nurses called ‘a good start’
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 26, 2022
Grant funding of $1.2 million will support the recruitment and training of nurses across Pennsylvania, state Sen. Maria Collett (D) announced Monday.
Minnesota ramps up assisted living licensure requirements
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 03, 2021
Part of Minnesota’s new assisted living licensure law is set to take effect this summer.
LTC insurance program survives first federal challenge but could see others at state level
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 28, 2022
Washington state’s first-of-a-kind, public long-term care insurance program survived its first legal challenge this week, as Federal Judge Thomas S. Zilly ruled that he lacked jurisdiction.
State needs ‘continued investment’ in assisted living, department says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 22, 2022
Pennsylvania’s long-term care system is under scrutiny as the commonwealth looks to “increase its investment in caring for our seniors and people with disabilities,” Pennsylvania Department of Human...
‘Hung out to dry’: Groups urge extension for vaccine mandate in Maine
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 31, 2021
Five healthcare advocacy groups are asking Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) to extend the deadline for mandatory vaccines for healthcare workers across the state, citing a “severe and worsening essential support...
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation invests $400,000 in 24 workforce grants
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 06, 2022
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation has announced $400,000 in grants to support the senior living and care workforce.