Iowa is considering proposals to address access issues for people seeking mental-health care. And it isn t just lobbyists meeting with lawmakers; more people are choosing to become first-time advocates and share their stories. The pandemic shifted a bigger spotlight onto mental-health issues, and providers around the country report higher demand for services as people speak up about what they re going through. .
A bill in the Maine Legislature would keep a law in place that makes it easier for first responders to get workers compensation coverage for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The 2017 law will sunset in October unless this bill extends it. Michael Crouse, president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Maine, said public-safety and police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other first responders experience traumatic events throughout their careers. .
A coalition of Connecticut s labor and community organizations has sent a letter to Gov. Ned Lamont and lawmakers outlining public investments they say are critical to pandemic recovery ahead of the start of the legislative session this week. Lamont announced a proposal last week that would cut taxes by $336 million if approved by the General Assembly. .
The January 7, 2022 edition of Tech Today—Michigan Technological University s daily internal newsletter. Tech Today is produced by University Marketing and Communications.