NEW: New York’s state constitution makes an unusual promise to residents: to provide care and support for the needy.
But a recent lawsuit accuses it of failing to meet that mandate by putting low-income households on the brink of homelessness.
https://www.propublica.org/article/new-york-shelter-assistance-lawsuit?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
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New York Attorney General Launches Investigation of Guardianship Providers
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Investigators for the state’s top law enforcement official have begun probing the practices of several organizations that serve as guardians to hundreds of New York’s most vulnerable residents. The inquiry follows a ProPublica investigation.
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Two years after ProPublica first documented New York state’s dire shortage of guardians — and the substandard care some provide — lawmakers are pitching a $15 million-per-year fix.
It’s unclear whether the law has the support of Gov. Kathy Hochul.
https://www.propublica.org/article/new-york-good-guardianship-act-kathy-hochul?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
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