Advocacy Update: Suicide Prevention, Welfare Reform, Occupational Licensing Boards
Monday, June 20, 2016 By Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Legislation Legislators are making progress to end the legislative session. Last week, most budget subcommittees worked on their … Continue reading
Advocacy Update: Senate Budget Details and new I/DD Caucus
Monday, June 6, 2016 By Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Legislation Just after midnight on Wednesday at the North Carolina General Assembly, Senators posted their proposed budget online … Continue reading
Advocacy Update: Budget Changes, Veterans PTSD Bill
Monday, May 23, 2016 Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Legislation Last week, House members moved to approve their budget with overwhelming bipartisan support. Be sure to read our … Continue reading
Advocacy Update: House Budget Released
Monday, May 16, 2016 By Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Legislation Despite little activity at the NC General Assembly, legislators rushed to file bills ahead of Wednesday’s deadline. … Continue reading
Advocacy Update: More bills, budget news, and HB2
Monday, May 9, 2016 Kay Castillo, BSW, Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Legislation Legislators had a quiet week last week while they met to discuss budget priorities behind closed doors. … Continue reading
Advocacy Update: First Week of Session
Monday, May 2, 2016 By Kay Castillo, Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Legislation Legislators are back in town! The first week back was marked by protests for and against House … Continue reading
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Proposed Changes to NC’s CAP Waiver
The following is a request for advocacy for parents and caregivers utilizing the Community Alternatives Program. This post contains information on changes to the C waiver and resources for families. … Continue reading →