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AB 394 Unanimously Passes Assembly
Last week, AB 394 (Yamada and Grove) – which will extend the voluntary tax check-off fund for Alzheimer’s research – passed the Assembly Floor with a unanimous 78 – 0 vote. To date, a bipartisan group of 21 members have … Continue reading
Alzheimer’s Tax Checkoff Extension Passes First Committee
On Monday, April 1st, AB 394 (Yamada and Grove), which would extend the voluntary tax checkoff that funds Alzheimer’s disease research, was heard in the Assembly Revenue & Taxation Committee. The bill has already garnered bi-partisan support – 20 co-sponsors … Continue reading
2013 Facts & Figures Released
This week, the Alzheimer’s Association 2013 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts & Figures were released. This annual report highlights important information on the current prevalence, future risk, mortality, the use and costs of health and long-term care, and caregiving. Key findings from … Continue reading
Registration is now open for Advocacy Day 2013
Are you passionate about finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, and ensuring that families living with the disease have adequate programs and services to support them in this fight? Are you interested in learning more about California’s legislative process, and … Continue reading
Eight Priority Bills Await Governor Brown’s Signature
Last week, the Legislature completed its work for the year, sending hundreds of bills to Governor Brown for his signature. Among the bills sent to him are eight of particular importance to California families living with Alzheimer’s disease. Below you … Continue reading
Voice Your Support For Critically-Important Legislation
Legislature to vote in August on 2 bills important to families with Alzheimer’s On Monday, August 6th, Assemblymembers and Senators will return to Sacramento for the final month of the Legislative year. Among the bills that will be heard are … Continue reading
Vital Programs & Services Escape Budget Cuts
After months of committee hearings, public input, and behind-the-scenes negotiations, Governor Brown signed the 2012-13 California budget on Wednesday, June 27th. The signed budget closes an estimated $15.7 billion gap through a combination of cuts and revenue projections. While cuts … Continue reading
Governor Brown Releases May Revise
Governor Brown’s May Budget Revisions Again Target Critical Caregiver Services On Monday, May 14th, Governor Brown released his revised budget for the upcoming year. Commonly referred to as the May Revise, the Governor’s plan aims to close what is now … Continue reading
April & May Budget Hearings Posted
Additional hearing dates have been set to review the Governor’s budget proposals. You can find them below, or visit www.legislature.ca.gov to find more information on bills and hearings. UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS Below are listings of relevant Assembly and Senate committee … Continue reading
Financial & Human Impacts of Alzheimer’s Outlined in 2012 Facts & Figures
Today, the Alzheimer’s Association released it’s 2012 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts & Figures report. The report outlines both the financial and human impact of the disease to the nation, including: Over 5.4 million Americans are living with the disease, with another … Continue reading
