Mar 02 2022
Tonight, President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union Address, where he underscored that care is essential to the financial security of working families and the success of the U.S. economy. The President mentioned "care" 16 times tonight and reaffirmed his commitment to invest in child care, paid leave, and home and community based services (HCBS).
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Tell Senators they MUST pass the Build Back Better Act with an investment in care.
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We can't wait to see you today at the #CareCantWait: Time for Action Summit.
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We are disappointed to hear that Sen. Joe Manchin has reversed his pledge to President Biden to vote in support of the Build Back Better Act. This decision is not only a breach of the senator's commitments to the White House, but a denial of the urgent needs of working families in West Virginia and all over the country, who have sacrificed for far too long in a failing economy and an unrelenting pandemic.
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On Thursday, March 3rd, 2022, our partners Detention Watch Network, We are Home, FIRM, and many local organizations are organizing a national day of action to demand Communities Not Cages!
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Our work isn’t done until the Senate finishes its job of passing historic funding for home and community-based services (HCBS). That’s why this Valentine’s Day, we’re asking supporters like you to make calls to the Senate and tell them to get this done and not break our hearts!
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February is a Month of Action for care — a month to build momentum and show Congress that we have not forgotten the promise of support for families including child care, paid family and medical leave, and home and community based services.
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We are calling on the Senate to pass a budget reconciliation bill that includes an update to the “registry date” in immigration law, which would provide citizenship to millions of longtime immigrants who have put down roots here, who live and work in our communities, and who call this country home.
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Beginning on July 1, 2022, New Mexico will require private employers to provide paid sick leave to employees.
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The North Carolina State FY 21-23 budget passed in November 2021 includes funding to raise the rates for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) and Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs), including a wage passthrough for the direct care workers employed in those programs.
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