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CMS Releases Initial Guidance on Medicaid Work Requirements

December 11, 2025

On December 8, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued initial, new guidance to states to inform implementation of the new Medicaid community..

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CMS Guidance on Work Requirements Expected Soon; Road to Housing Bill Hits Roadblock & Upcoming Capitol Conversation; More Workforce Impacts; Another Budget Reconciliation bill; Charitable Tax implications in H.R. 1; & more

December 8, 2025

Bringing you the latest news impacting our network from Congress and the Administration.

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Implementation of Medicaid Changes: Now What? Housing Legislation and Funding Updates: Take Action

November 26, 2025

Policy Priorities and Implementation of H.R. 1 Medicaid Provisions

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Federal Government Shutdown Ends

November 13, 2025

After 43 days, the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has officially ended. The deal includes a short-term continuing resolution will fund most agencies..

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Federal Shutdown: Take Action; LSA Policy Committee Kickoff; and More

November 4, 2025

More than a month into the federal government shutdown, bipartisan negotiations are showing signs of progress amidst increasing pressure on lawmakers.

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Federal Shutdown: Take Action; Housing Bill Advances; Midterm Elections; Telehealth and More.

October 21, 2025

As the federal government shutdown stretches into its third week, negotiations have grown more complex.

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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..

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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...

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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”

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