Friend,

Can you believe it’s been 13 years since the Affordable Care Act became law? Despite the repeated efforts by Republicans to repeal the ACA, it has persisted, expanding Medicaid coverage and reducing the number of uninsured Nevadans by 45%!

The passage of the ACA also set the stage for the Nevada legislature to pass the 2021 Nevada Public Option, signed into law by Governor Sisolak, which sets ceilings for premium prices for public option plans. 

We’ll be marking the March 23 anniversary with two events – a proclamation from Sen. Fabian Doñate on the house floor and a special episode of Out in Front featuring Congresswoman Dina Titus, State Senator Fabian Doñate, and public health expert Jose Melendrez, and Storyteller Rachel Lee. We’ll also discuss some of the bills currently before the legislature that deals with Medicaid, prescription drug prices, and other healthcare access issues, many of which are sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Doñate. And you won't want to miss Congresswoman Dina Titus to discuss the exciting news about Nevada's new Avi Kwa Ame National Monument!

The panel will discuss the impacts of the ACA on healthcare in Nevada, efforts to continue expanding access, and the risks to public health posed by pollutants like soot. We’ll also discuss some of the bills currently before the legislature that deals with Medicaid, prescription drug prices, and other healthcare access issues, many of which are sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Doñate.

Join us for a timely conversation about what it will take to ensure that all Nevadans have access to quality, affordable healthcare – and clean air. Join us on Facebook, invite your friends, and join our live stream. You don’t want to miss this conversation.

EVENT DETAILS

WHAT: Out in Front with Battle Born Progress

WHEN: Thursday, March 23rd, 5-6 pm

WHERE: Streaming on YouTube and Facebook

WHO: Annette Magnus, Executive Director, Battle Born Progress

U.S. Congresswoman Dina Titus, NV-01

Senator Fabian Doñate, SD10

José Melendrez, Executive Director for Community Partnerships in the School of Public Health, UNLV 

Rachel Lee, Storyteller

Looking for ways to advocate for measures that protect public health? Sign up for our Story Bank, contact Erin for tips on testifying on bills, or submit a comment on the EPA’s proposed soot rules. Every action has an impact!

Over and out,