Health Care

Public-Private Partnerships for Crisis Care

January 18, 2020

Problem Unaddressed mental health issues drive costs in both our criminal justice and homelessness systems, and contribute to rising healthcare costs. Only 5-9% of emergency room visits are for mental health crises, but the average stay is 17 hours. Having 24-hour drop-off triage centers helps people get connected to the […]Jules Bailey | Former Representative | Portland, OR

Feed to Achieve Act

January 18, 2020

Problem Food insecurity in children is associated with nutrient deficiencies, increased risk for obesity, poor health, behavior problems, decreased social skills, and academic failure. School-age children from food insecure households have lower grades, more anxiety and aggression, and higher absenteeism and tardiness. Solution Child Nutrition Programs have been shown to […]John Unger | Senate Minority Leader | Martinsburg, WV

Sustainable Community Farming Initiative

January 18, 2020

Problem So few people have access to — or enough income to afford — fresh, organic, local vegetables. Many children go hungry and don’t receive the sustenance they need to grow and excel in school. Additionally, the use of pesticides and hormones in subsidized agribusiness and the fossil fuels expended […]Daniel Drew | Former Mayor | Middletown, CT

Aboveground Storage Tank and Public Water Supply Protection Act

January 18, 2020

Problem Spills or leaks from aboveground storage tanks can contaminate local water sources, hurting local economies and communities as they must redirect funds to address the problem. Solution Senator Unger passed legislation this year which outlines a reasonable regulatory structure to ensure all above ground storage tanks are meeting state […]John Unger | Senate Minority Leader | Martinsburg, WV

Secure Health Data

January 18, 2020

Problem Health insurance companies have become prime targets for hackers and foreign governments looking to steal highly confidential personal data of American citizens. Solution Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff co-sponsored legislation that requires health insurance companies to develop a comprehensive information security program to safeguard the personal information of their […]Bob Duff | Senate Majority Leader | Norwalk, CT

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June 29, 2021

The 74: Parent & Reed: Recommendations from a State Senator and a Mayor for Aligning Education with the Workforce & Boosting Students’ COVID Recovery

June 22, 2021

NewDEAL Statement: Juneteenth 2021

June 17, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17 , 2021 Contact: Karlton Laster, 202-660-1340 x6 NewDEAL Honors Juneteenth Washington — The NewDEAL celebrates Juneteenth as both a recognition of when the last enslaved Black Americans in Texas gained word of emancipation on June 19, 1865, and as a reminder of the continued pursuit […]

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Health Care

Public-Private Partnerships for Crisis Care

Feed to Achieve Act

Sustainable Community Farming Initiative

Aboveground Storage Tank and Public Water Supply Protection Act

Secure Health Data

Recent News

AL.com: State Rep. Anthony Daniels: I wasn’t sure about the vaccine, then I got COVID

The 74: Parent & Reed: Recommendations from a State Senator and a Mayor for Aligning Education with the Workforce & Boosting Students’ COVID Recovery

NewDEAL Statement: Juneteenth 2021

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