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Colloquy, volume 4.8 – August 2023
- Federal Labor-HHS-Education Budget for FY 2024 in Process
- The Senior Alliance Presents to Wayne County Commission Committee
- Join the Advisory Council
- Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan Annual Conference
- “Inside The Senior Alliance” Podcast Ep 34
- “Inside The Senior Alliance” Podcast Ep 35
- The Senior Alliance 2023 Golf Outing
Colloquy, volume 4.7 – July 2023
- Update on FY 2024 State Budget
- Inside The Senior Alliance Podcast wins USAging Achievement Award
- “Inside The Senior Alliance” Podcast Ep 3
- The Senior Alliance 2023 Golf Outing
Colloquy, volume 4.6 – June 2023
- FY 2024 State Budget Approved
- Template for email or letter to MI Senators and representatives
- “Inside The Senior Alliance” Podcast Ep 31 & 32
- Join Our Effort – Advocate!
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Colloquy, volume 4.5 – May 2023
- Older Michiganians Day in Lansing!
- Update on FY 2024 State Budget
- FY 2024 Annual Implementation Plan Public Hearings
- “Inside The Senior Alliance” Podcast Ep 31 & 32
Colloquy, volume 4.4 – April 2023
- President Biden Signs Executive Order Supporting Direct Care Workers & Boosting Access to In-Home Care
- Legislation Introduced Based on Michigan Attorney General (AG) Dana Nessel’s Elder Abuse Task Force
- Priorities in the FY 2024 Health & Human Services Budget
- Michigan Senior Advocates Council Seat Available
- “Inside The Senior Alliance” Podcast
Colloquy, volume 4.3 – March 2023
- $1.34 Billion FY 2023 Supplemental Appropriation Approved
- President Biden’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
- Governor Whitmer’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
- MENA Public Comment Period Now Open
- Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act Expanded
- Michigan Senior Advocates Council
- “Inside The Senior Alliance” Podcast
Colloquy, volume 4.2 – February 2023
- MENA Public Comment Period Now Open
- Governor Whitmer’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
- Dingell Reintroduces Bill Expanding Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage
- Permanent Investment into HCBS Bill Introduced
- Michigan Senior Advocates Council
- “Inside The Senior Alliance” Podcast
Colloquy, volume 4.1 – January 2023
- New Legislative Sessions Begin
- Insulin Cap in Effect
- Bill Introduced to Repeal the Retirement (pension) Tax
- Working Families Tax Credit Legislation Introduced
- The Senior Alliance Advisory Council
- “Inside The Senior Alliance” Podcast
Colloquy, volume 3.12 – December 2022
- Governor Whitmer’s Possible 2023 State Priorities
- Michigan Legislature Passes Tax Exemption Bills for Veterans
- The Senior Alliance Advisory Council
- “Inside The Senior Alliance” Podcast
Colloquy, volume 3.11 – November 2022
- State Election Results
- Michigan Legislature in Lame Duck
- Behavioral Health Bills Defeated
- “Inside The Senior Alliance” Podcast
Colloquy, volume 3.10 – October 2022
- Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Now in Stores
- State Supplemental Appropriations Bill Passes Without Funding for Aging Services
- Michigan Elections and Ballot Proposals Approaching
- “Inside The Senior Alliance” Podcast
Colloquy, volume 3.9 – September 2022
- U.S. HHS Announces Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
- White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
- Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan Annual Conference
- “Inside The Senior Alliance” Podcast with Lynn Breur from Jewish Family Service
Colloquy, volume 3.8 – August 2022
- Inflation Reduction Act Passes
- U.S House Committee Approves FY23 Aging Services Investments
- “Inside The Senior Alliance” – 3 Episode Podcast with AARP Michigan
Colloquy, volume 3.7 – July 2022
- Governor Whitmer signs Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
- Guardianship Reform Package
- “Inside The Senior Alliance” Podcasts with Congresswomen Tlaib and Dingell
Colloquy, volume 3.5 & 3.6– May&June 2022
- President Biden’s Proposed FY23 Budget
- Advocacy Push for OAA Funding
- DELIVER Act Reintroduced in U.S. House and Senate
- Free At-home COVID-19 Tests for People with Vision Issues
- Family Working to Amend Adult Foster Care Law
Colloquy, volume 3.4 – April 2022
- Federal FY22 Spending Bill Signed
- Governor Whitmer Signs $4.8 Billion Infrastructure Bill
- Build Back Better
- Prior Authorization Reform Signed by Governor Whitmer
- Older Michigander’s Day on May 11, 2022
Colloquy, volume 3.3 – March 2022
- Silver Key Coalition Announces FY 23 Budget Ask
- U.S. Senate passes FY 2022 Spending Bill
- Increase in Alzheimer’s Research Funding Signed Into Law
- Medicare Beneficiaries Can Receive At-Home COVID-19 Tests at No Cost
- Older Michigander’s Day Approaches
Colloquy, volume 3.2 – February 2022
- Whitmer Releases Spending Proposal for FY 2023
- Another Continuing Resolution Passed by U.S. House
- Get Set Up Classes
Colloquy, volume 3.1 – January 2022
- Senate Bill 213 Amends Facility Access for Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- Final FY 2022 Federal Budget Talks Continue
- State of Michigan to Begin Modernizing Websites
- Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Launched by FCC