North Carolina legislators have not hosted many committee meetings in the past few weeks as redistricting efforts are underway and as top legislative leaders work with Governor Roy Cooper to negotiate a state budget. House and Senate leadership agreed on a budget and took that to Governor Cooper to negotiate two weeks ago. Governor Cooper has offered a counter budget, but no other updates have been provided including details of the budget being negotiated on. Legislators are hopeful that a budget will come forward soon as legislators and Governor Cooper were able to negotiate on a major energy bill that passed the legislature last week.
Redistricting
What is happening with redistricting? Check out NASW-NC’s recent post with a Redistricting Update. While public hearings have wrapped up, there are still several ways to stay engaged in our state’s redistricting efforts. Click the link to learn more!
National Advocacy Updates
Public Student Loan Forgiveness Overhaul NASW is thrilled that the Biden Administration has overhauled the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. NASW has been a partner at the table during negotiations. NASW will continue its ongoing advocacy on student debt and will be providing information on accessing student loan forgiveness through PSLF. Find out more information here.
NASW National Action Alert! Tell Congress to increase social work reimbursement rates and access to social work services!
The Improving Access to Mental Health Act (S. 870/ H.R. 2035) was introduced by Sen. Debbie Stabenow, MSW (D-MI), Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) and Rep. Barbara Lee, MSW (D-CA). Contact your Senators and Representative TODAY and urge them to co-sponsor this legislation. Click here to take action: https://bit.ly/3zYnN8x
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