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New Futures works on a few targeted issue-based campaigns each legislative session to push proactive policy initiatives forward in a large-scale, public-facing manner. We also track, inform on, and provide support to partners on many other issues throughout the session. 

 

 

 

Other Issues We're Following: 

Health Policy

Health Policy

Ensuring access to quality, affordable health care. 

2023 Priority Legislation: Medicaid expansion, prescription drug costs, Medicaid reimbursement rates, vaccines, behavioral health crisis services. 

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Alcohol and Other Drugs

Supporting evidence-based substance use prevention and regulatory strategies. 

2023 Priority Legislation: Securing funding for prevention, legalizing fentanyl testing strips, and ensuring state cannabis commercialization policy reduces public harm, limits problematic use, and advances social justice. 

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Drugs
Early Childhood

Early Childhood

Strengthening families and mitigating adverse childhood experiences. 

2023 Priority Legislation: Improving access to child care, extending Medicaid coverage for postpartum mothers, launching a pre-kindergarten pilot program, securing funding for maternal, infant, and early childhood home visiting programs 

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Access to Treatment

Addressing stigma and discrimination in care. 

2023 Priority Legislation: Securing funding for treatment and recovery. 

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Access Treatment
Children Behavioral

Children's Behavioral Health

Supporting a comprehensive system of care.  

2023 Priority Legislation: Supporting gender-affirming care, securing funding for behavioral health crisis services and the Multi-Tiered System of Support for Behavioral Health (MTSS-B)

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