The guidance explicitly states that these interpretations apply only to organizations and programs that receive federal funds. From the CEO: Last Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a memo titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination.” This memo outlines how the federal government will interpret civil rights laws […]
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2025 Scorecard It’s here! Each year we do an evaluation of state legislators based on our Policy Priorities. Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect. Our Policy Priorities Systemic Investment Priorities – Think funding. We looked closely for bills that supported the substance use and behavioral health care safety […]
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