9-year-old died after group home allowed him to refuse insulin, dad says. He's suing
The Arizona group home “shirked its responsibility to care for this child.”
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The Arizona group home “shirked its responsibility to care for this child.”
Lawmakers on the Appropriations and Human Services Committees voted unanimously Wednesday to authorize compensation for family caregivers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities participating in state-administered Medicaid waiver programs.
House leaders removed Housing Committee co-chair Rep. Geoff Luxenberg from his committee and leadership assignments late last week in response to the Manchester Democrat’s arrest on driving while intoxicated charges.
Kris Mayes' move is a significant escalation of state oversight that historically was limited to small fines — or no punishment at all for facilities.
Montgomery County is continuing to discuss the merits of similar legislation, where people could sign up to provide information to police and first responders ahead of time.