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03.17.2025

Minnesota’s House of Representatives Prioritizes Political Power Over Combating Fraud in the state’s Autism Programs

Facing a 67-67 tie in the Minnesota House of Representatives, North Star State lawmakers take a huge step backwards on combating Autism fraud. SAINT PAUL, MINN. - The Minnesota House…

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02.16.2024

New Mexico Disappointingly Ends 2023-2024 Legislative Session Without Passing any New Legislation to benefit the Neurodiversity Community

New Mexico lawmakers during the final thirty day blitz prioritize special interests over families of neurodiverse New Mexicans who are being failed by their government. The New Mexico Legislature ended…

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01.23.2024

Americans for Autism Advocacy Calls on Indiana General Assembly and Attorney General to Strengthen Background Check Process for Autism Technicians in The Hoosier State

The Indianapolis Star reported on Monday that a woman with a previous felony conviction for child neglect was working at an Autism clinic in the Indianapolis area for nearly two years. Mary…

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01.15.2024

Americans for Autism Advocacy Supports HR 3229 – Stop Foreign Funds in Election Act

The United States House of Representatives will consider passage of HR 3229 in 2024. HR 3229 titled the Stop Foreign Funds in Election Act is a necessary step in meaningful ethics reform in…

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