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New Mexico's groundbreaking House Bill 5 could redefine child welfare by empowering children in custody with essential rights and resources!

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Legislature enacts changes to Children's Code enhancing advocacy and notification procedures
New provisions strengthen child advocacy and notification processes within the Children's Code.
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March 23, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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Connecticut's new Senate Bill 1280 could revolutionize home care for the elderly and disabled by introducing a Community Ombudsman program, but will it get the support it needs?

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Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office launches new community advocacy program
Ombudsman program to improve access and advocacy for elderly and disabled home care clients.
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February 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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The Vermont Senate is taking bold steps to empower the Health Care Advocate, ensuring better access and support for residents navigating the complexities of health care.

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Vermont Senate updates Health Care Advocate legislation to enhance patient support
Senate proposes amendments to strengthen Health Care Advocate's role in patient assistance.
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April 9, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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A groundbreaking bill in Maine aims to empower foster youth by securing $240,000 for dedicated outreach and support—could this be the change they desperately need?

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Minnesota Legislature approves $480K funding for Foster Youth Ombudsperson Office
Legislature allocates $240K each for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support outreach.
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March 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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The Bethlehem Area School District is facing a financial crisis fueled by rising costs of cyber charter schools and unfunded mandates—how can the community help turn the tide?

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Educators urge legislators to address burdensome mandates and cyber charter costs
Education officials advocate for legislative action on funding mandates and cyber charter reform.
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June 18, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Steven Banchroft's heartfelt testimony at the Oversight Subcommittee reveals the urgent need for reform in Michigan's child welfare system, highlighting the powerful impact of mentorship on vulnerable youth.

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Advocate Steven Banchroft Mentors Youth at Chosen Family of Michigan
Banchroft supports a young person as mother recovers from childbirth.
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September 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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South Carolina's Senate Bill 325 could revolutionize consumer protection by allowing the state to take legal action against unfair practices on behalf of vulnerable individuals.

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Governor approves consumer protection legislation creating new oversight commission
Governor establishes Commission on Consumer Affairs to protect individuals from deceptive practices.
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February 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Massachusetts Representative Sena is taking a bold step to protect military children by introducing a bill that strengthens child abuse reporting in advocacy programs.

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Representative Sena proposes military family advocacy program reforms in Massachusetts
Sena introduces bill enhancing child abuse reporting to military advocacy programs.
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June 15, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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A groundbreaking bill is on the table in Florida, aiming to transform the governance of ABLE accounts and empower individuals with disabilities like never before.

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Governor appoints advocates to Florida Prepaid College Board for disability support
Governor appoints stakeholders to Florida Prepaid College Board to enhance services for disabled individuals
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April 19, 2025 at 2:25 AM