Advocacy can mean many things both in regard to what and the how. The what for us is—working toward policies, funding, laws, regulations and other types of outcomes which advance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. On a simple level, the “how” means encouraging, pleading, urging, and providing justification. But it gets more complex when you apply the “how” to “where”. There is the administration of the state or federal government, the legislature, the courts, school committees, etc.
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State Budget
TRACKING OUR BUDGET PROCESS
Each January the Governor releases his version of the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year that begins on July 1st. Each branch of the legislature (House and Senate) in turn develops a budget on which they ultimately agree and send to the Governor for his signature prior to July 1st.
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Leo’s Letter: Celebrating the Community at the 45th Annual Legislative Reception
In this week's video message, Executive Director Leo Sarkissian shares some highlights of this year's 45th Annual Legislative Reception, including the incredible speakers and honorees, 400-plus turnout, groups from our…
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