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Record-Breaking Turnout for 47th Annual Legislative Reception

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Medicaid is a vital program that provides health coverage to millions of low-income individuals, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. This fact sheet outlines what might change under the current presidential administration.

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We are now hearing from many members of our community that their benefits are once again being reflected accurately on the Social Security Administration (SSA) website. Some have also received…
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