National Assembly Today

Most of us have fond memories of Fourth of July celebrations over the years. Gatherings with family and friends. Backyard cookouts. Neighborhood parties. Parades. And, spectacular fireworks displays. America’s birthday is a time to feel proud of our country and the values for which it stands. Our commitment to freedom, and to liberty and justice […]

By Brandon Toth We know that access to Medicaid promotes well-being by helping families stay healthy and equipped to learn, work, engage with others, and contribute to thriving communities. On Friday, June 29, a federal district court concluded that Kentucky’s plan to impose work requirements on Medicaid recipients throughout the state would undermine this access. Judge […]

On Wednesday, June 13, the National Human Services Assembly held its 2018 Annual Convening, entitled Essential Conversations on Human Services. One such conversation that took place during the stimulating breakout sessions was Reframing Human Services and Improving the Health of the Sector, featuring Bridget Gavaghan, National Reframing Initiative Director, National Human Services Assembly; Susan Dreyfus, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C., JUNE 25, 2018 – On Thursday, June 21, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a proposal, Delivering Government Solutions in the 21st Century, to reorganize the executive branch of the federal government. As the leading voice for the human service sector, the National Human Services Assembly (National Assembly) […]

By Marie Camino On June 13, the House Appropriations Committee voted in favor of a version of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill that includes a provision threatening the Johnson Amendment. Section 112 of the bill makes the law extremely difficult for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to enforce, requiring notification to […]