Lawmakers’ efforts aim to extend solvency of Social Security
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 07, 2023
A bill aimed at extending the solvency of the Social Security program has been proposed by Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) as well as Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Val Hoyle (D-OR)....
Actions & Transactions, Nov. 21
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 21, 2023
MassHousing provides $6.2 million for refinancing of Sandwich, MA, affordable senior housing complex … United Church Homes acquires Ohio Living’s Vineyard on Catawba in Port Clinton, OH … Penrose,...
Actions & Transactions, Nov. 2
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 02, 2023
Capital Funding Group closes $22.4M in bridge-to-HUD financing for acquisition of 3 Georgia SNFs … Innovation Senior Living adds Bartow and St. Cloud Community to AL portfolio … Chicago-area affordable...
Universities partner on program to strengthen nursing pipeline
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 27, 2023
Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore and Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, MD, signed an agreement Tuesday for a collaborative degree program aimed at addressing the nursing shortage...
Capital Funding Group closes $42M HUD in financing for SNFs in 2 states
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 25, 2024
Capital Funding Group announced Monday that it had closed on a HUD financing package totaling $42 million, on behalf of an unnamed “nationally recognized” borrower, for the purchase of three skilled...
The Virginian completes $67 million renovation
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 28, 2024
The Virginian in Fairfax, VA, has completed a $67 million renovation project to add units and expand amenities at the continuing care/ life plan community. Owned by an affiliate of the Chicago-based private...
EEOC aims to strengthen protections for temporary, older and LGBTQ+ workers
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 13, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will increase its focus on protecting people with disabilities, older workers, LGBTQ+ individuals and temporary workers over the next five years, according to...
22 states to increase minimum wage on Jan. 1
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 13, 2023
Almost half of the states, along with 40 local jurisdictions, are set to ring in 2024 with increases to minimum wage, according to Polsinelli law firm.
White House calls for expanded HCBS in ADA commemoration
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 28, 2023
The White House on Wednesday called on Congress “to improve and expand home- and community-based services so more seniors and people with disabilities can live independently in their own homes.” The...
Senior living developer disbarred over $50 million green card fraud scheme
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 29, 2022
Former purported senior living community developer Victoria Chan permanently lost her license to practice law in California this quarter after having pleaded guilty to a multimillion dollar green card...