2013 NASW-NC Lobby Day Before we jump into legislative action from this week, we would like to thank those who participated in Lobby Day! For the almost 500 social workers … Continue reading →
Week Seven of the 2013 Legislative Session moved quickly. More bills are starting to be filed that impact the profession. If you’d like to contact your legislators about any of … Continue reading →
This week the Governor signed these two bills into law: House Bill 5– Temporary Funding/Group Homes & SCUs. This bill was supported by NASW-NC. It will allow a temporary extension … Continue reading →
Week 5 of the 2013 Legislative Session went quickly this week with legislators working on many bills affecting the social work profession. While we had a few victories this week, … Continue reading →
Week 3 of session has been another slow one for most committee meetings but some big work has been done. Despite only a few committees meeting, legislators got to work … Continue reading →
NC Legislators rapidly started work this week introducing bills and holding committee meetings on several already controversial bills! From two posts this week on Group Home Funding and Medicaid Expansion, … Continue reading →
Legislators began the 2013-2014 Legislative Session today in Raleigh. At the top of the list for bills filed were bills exempting NC from expanding Medicaid. Senate Bill 4 and House … Continue reading →