I am also on Bluesky. Follow me at @johnmcdonald108.bsky.social https://t.co/2jXVdJouXO

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If you saved your TTY conversations on rolls of paper, it's time to download and register for IP Relay!

The time is now for #PBMReform. Even a former #PBM trade association leader sees the need for #PBMReform. |.@InsideSourcesDC https://t.co/AwHCWhcnOj

Thank you to @NCSLorg for the opportunity, and I look forward to working with the Health Committee on these important issues. 4/4

As a long-time health care professional and member of the NYS Assembly Health Committee, I look forward to bringing that experience to this committee while learning from my colleagues. 3/

health, disabilities, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, Medicare, long-term care, medical record privacy, health IT, and AI. The committee provides legislators and legislative staff the opportunity to share and learn from the experiences of other states. 2/

I am honored to have been appointed as a Vice Chair of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Health Committee. The NCSL Health Committee, working in a bipartisan manner, is responsible for protecting states' interests in federal decisions regarding behavioral 1/

AI is transforming health care, but big questions remain. I joined the latest State of Play episode fro @NCSLorg to talk about the promise, the risks, and why the human element still matters. Watch the full discussion here: https://t.co/vioeP0cIHM

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• Programs for disabled Veterans • Advocates who connect Veterans to training and employment opportunities • Credit toward state licenses through the Experience Counts program • A Veterans Temporary Hiring Program for post-9/11 Veterans Learn more:

The NYS Department of Labor offers a wide range of support to help Veterans transition into the civilian workforce, including: • Job search assistance and career counseling • Resume help and interview coaching • Translation of military experience to civilian jobs

This may come as a surprise to some, but personal finance was not part of the K-12 education system. I am pleased to see this action by the NYS Education Department. Personal Finance is critical tool to prepare our students for a solid financial future. https://t.co/x4PcCm4fAK

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McDonald Update on Rensselaer County Child Care Assistance Program

It’s not often that prosecutors and public defenders agree on policy, but both sides have united behind a bill soon to be considered by Gov. Kathy Hochul that would expand access to the state’s mental health courts.

mental health court. This bill passed both houses unanimously and is a bipartisan, common-sense measure that is supported by district attorneys, public defenders, and mental health organizations. 2/2

Today, I joined Senator Michelle Hinchey to urge the Governor to sign our bill S.8312/A.7563, which would expand access to mental health courts by allowing cases to be transferred to a mental health court in a neighboring county if the case arises in a jurisdiction without a 1/

Congratulations to the entire team on this well-deserved honor!

As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, they’ve built a reputation for quality, reliability, and service. For 50 years, Douglas Industrial has supported our region’s economy, created local jobs, and helped customers across the country “get the job done.”

Founded in 1975, Douglas Industrial has grown into a national distributor and manufacturer of highly engineered fasteners, serving industries from agriculture and construction to heavy equipment and government operations.