As Colorado’s 120-day legislative session continues in its third month, many bills are set for committee review, with several already advancing toward appropriations. Here are the latest updates on key healthcare legislation: Physician Continuing Education HB 24-1153 would require Colorado physicians to complete 40 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) during the two years preceding license […]
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We’ve crossed the halfway point of the South Carolina legislative session, with lawmakers advancing a variety of bills, including several about healthcare and the state budget. Here’s a brief update of key legislative actions: Executive Office of Health and Policy Initiative SB 915 would overhaul South Carolina’s health and policy framework by establishing the Executive
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We’ve passed the halfway mark of Utah’s 45-day legislative session, and lawmakers have made significant progress on many bills, notably in healthcare, education, and the state budget. Medicaid Expansion: HB 193 would extend the repeal dates for various Medicaid assessments and proposes using the Medicaid Expansion Fund to cover Medicaid expenses for certain pregnant and postpartum
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We’ve reached the midpoint of Florida’s 60-day legislative session, with lots of activity concerning the ‘Live Healthy’ healthcare legislation and budget proposals, among other issues. Live Healthy Legislative Package Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s Live Healthy initiative is intended to grow Florida’s healthcare workforce, enhance workforce mobility, and improve access to high-quality care. The package includes
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Amid an election year, the second half of the 33rd Alaska Legislature convened on January 16. Any bills that don’t pass this session will expire, regardless of whether they originated in the first half of the legislative session (last year) or are newly filed proposals in 2024. Under the leadership of Governor Mike Dunleavy, Senate
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On January 16, the Utah Legislature convened its 2024 session under the leadership of Republican Senate President J. Stuart Adams and House Speaker Mike Schultz. During the scheduled 45-day session, lawmakers will address a wide range of issues, including healthcare, the state budget, economic development, public safety, and education. Medicaid Introduced on the first day
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The Colorado General Assembly convened its 2024 legislative session on January 10 and is scheduled to run until May 8. Over the next four months, the state’s 65 representatives and 35 senators will address a wide range of issues. The agenda will be largely dictated by the state’s Democratic leadership, including Governor Jared Polis, Speaker
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The Tennessee General Assembly convened its 2024 legislative session on January 9. After a brief weather-related recess, the session resumed on January 22 and is slated to continue until April 25. During this period, the Assembly’s 33 senators and 99 representatives – predominantly Republicans – will address a wide range of issues. Lieutenant Governor Randy
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Today, I’d like to offer a preview of the second session of California’s two-year legislative cycle, which started on January 3 and will continue until adjournment on November 30. We can expect new legislative priorities with Sen. Mike McGuire succeeding Senate President Pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins in February, along with new Speaker Robert Rivas
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The South Carolina General Assembly convened on January 9 for the second half of its two-year session. Led by Senate President Thomas Alexander and House Speaker Murrell Smith, Republicans have maintained majorities in both chambers since 2001. Lawmakers will address a wide range of issues through May 9, including the state budget, economic development, parental
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