Monthly Archives July 2017

Senate Rejects Repeal of Affordable Care Act

Senate Rejects Repeal of Affordable Care Act

July 28, 2017 | No Comments

Reprint from CLASP (Center for Law and Social Policy), a national, nonpartisan, anti-poverty organization advancing policy solutions that work for low-income people. Today, as we mark Medicaid’s 52nd birthday, we also celebrate the defeat of deeply disturbing proposals to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and tear health coverage away from tens of millions of Americans.  CLASP is delighted to join others in breathing a sigh of relief that Medicaid and the ACA will continue to provide health insurance for children, families, young adults, people with disabilities, senior citizens, low-wage workers, and so many others. Thank you to everyone who
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CWP Honors KRA Workforce Professionals and Customers

CWP Honors KRA Workforce Professionals and Customers

July 27, 2017 | No Comments

Capital Workforce Partners, KRA client-partner for the operation of the multi-site Greater Hartford American Job Center, recently convened its 13th Annual Meeting Breakfast and Awards Ceremony.  Addressing the theme of “Aligning Vision to Action”, Mr. Alex Johnson, CWP President & CEO, extended a warm and inspirational welcome to nearly 200 guests, and bestowed “Star Awards”, a highlight of the event, honoring those who provide, and receive, life-changing workforce-development services in Connecticut’s North Central Region. Professional Workforce Star Awards were presented to Mark Allen, KRA Retention Specialist, for his relentless dedication to the success of customers participating in the Free to Succeed Program for returning
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What’s at Stake for Low-Income People in Federal Budget, Health Care Bills?

What’s at Stake for Low-Income People in Federal Budget, Health Care Bills?

July 14, 2017 | No Comments

Reprint of July 13, 2017  CLASP (Center for Law and Social Policy) Article A U.S. House subcommittee is voting today on a bill that would slash federal funding for programs that support the economic security of children, families, and individuals of modest means. CLASP has issued a statement with our reactions to why this bill is yet another assault by Congressional leaders and the president on crucial supports for American communities. In addition, the U.S. Senate today released a new health care bill that, like previous bills from both the House and Senate, would leave millions without insurance and end
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KRA/WRC One-Stop Career Center in the News!

KRA/WRC One-Stop Career Center in the News!

July 4, 2017 | No Comments

The headline of Chamber Connection—the monthly newsletter of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitors and Convention Bureau—read “Workforce Resource Center Provides Opportunities for Local Job Seekers, Businesses”. Herbert Villa, KRA Business Services Representative, is quoted in the article as saying, “People see us as another unemployment office of EDD [Employment Development Department], when in fact we are so much more than that.” The article goes on to state, “…community members are often surprised to learn just how many different services the facility offers to both job seekers and businesses in need of employees.” The WRC, funded by the
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