Federal Shutdown, New IRS Guidance on Non-Profits, & More

October 8, 2025

As of today, the federal government shutdown has entered its second week, with no resolution in sight. The impasse stems from a standoff between Congressional..

Read More »

Federal Funding Showdown, Looking Ahead to Midterm Elections and More

September 26, 2025

The federal funding outlook for Fiscal Year 2026 remains unclear, with current funding set to expire at the end of the day on September 30...

Read More »

Lawmakers Continue to Negotiate Ahead of Looming Federal Funding Deadlines; CMS Rolls Out $75M SNF Staff Training Fund, $50B Rural Health Fund; and New Efforts to Address Workforce Priorities

September 16, 2025

Contact Your Lawmakers: “Don’t Make Further Harmful Cuts to Medicaid and Other Human Services Programs”

Read More »

Budget Reconciliation: Implementation Timeline and Feedback on Impacts

August 6, 2025

Following the enactment of the sweeping budget reconciliation law on July 4, our policy and advocacy focus has turned to the effects of its implementation,..

Read More »

House Passes Final Budget Reconciliation Bill

July 3, 2025

The House voted along party lines to pass the bill 217 to 214. The bill would cut nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and leave approximately..

Read More »

Medicaid in the Balance: Action Moves to the House, Your Outreach Needed

July 1, 2025

The Senate passed its version of the budget reconciliation bill on Monday. Action on the bill now moves to the House, where Republican leaders say..

Read More »

Medicaid in the Balance- Action Needed Now Before Imminent Senate Vote

June 30, 2025

A final vote expected TONIGHT or tomorrow morning. Ask your Senators to "vote no on the Senate budget reconciliation bill and prevent harmful cuts to..

Read More »

Medicaid in the Balance- Action Needed Now

June 27, 2025

Ask your Senators to “slow the process down and not rush this through.”

Read More »

SENATE VOTING FRIDAY ON MEDICAID CUTS: Ask Your Lawmakers to VOTE NO

June 25, 2025

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) expects the Senate to begin voting on its version of the budget reconciliation bill on Friday, with action continuing..

Read More »

Supporting
Our Neighbors,

TOGETHER.

Our shared Lutheran tradition of service to our neighbor is more vital than ever.

Join us as we work to ensure our network continues delivering essential services to all in need.