WCA eBulletin #4 published April 2020

WCA eBulletin #16 - June 2021

- 6 bills for kids waiting for confirmation from Governor Andrew Cuomo.
- TAKE ACTION! Email Governor Cuomo to support 2 bills for NY kids!

 
 
Sign the 6 bills that affect New York children TODAY!They are depending on you....The children of New York are waiting for you to act!Sign the 6 bills that could improve the lives thousands including the Child Poverty Reduction Act today!- S.2755-C (Ramos)/A.1160-C (Bronson) Child Poverty Reduction Act- S.4051 (Bailey)/A.4982 (Hevesi) Raises the Age of Prosecution from 7 to 12- S.282 (Myrie)/A.6769 (Hyndman) Youth Offender Second Chance Act- S.5162 (Brisport)/ A.5840 (Clark) Direct deposit payments for child care providers- S.7128 (Brisport)/ A.7721-A (Clark) expands scope of Child Care Availability Task Force- S.5560-A (Reichlin-Melnick) /A.5339 (Paulin) creates a Covered Lives fund for special needs children- S.6516-A (Mannion)/ A.8013 (Benedetto) increases pay for preschool special education staff

WCA urges the Governor to sign all of these bills into law immediately to improve the lives of thousands of children.  We are eager to work with the Governor, state leaders, and our partners to use this momentum to create a better future for all of Westchester’s children.

You can help us ensure Governor Cuomo signs 2 bills.

Use our Advocacy Alert below to send a message to Governor Cuomo to confirm the YO Second Chance and the Child Poverty Reduction Acts.

There is strength in numbers and receiving your letters and tweets will make sure he acts promptly on behalf of children!

 

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