The battle over Congressional redistricting in Texas isn’t just a partisan fight. It’s part of a broader national effort tied to the Trump Administration to suppress voting rights and weaken the power of Black & Latino voters. What should #SocialWorkers know? Learn more: tinyurl.com/55rc5srs

Senate Republicans pushed through an even harsher budget bill, gutting Medicaid, SNAP & student debt relief—while giving tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. The House votes next. Speak out now! www.votervoice.net/NASW/campaig... #pleaseshare #NASW

More than 20,000 families in the San Antonio and Dallas regions alone were waiting to access the program as of late last year.
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Judson ISD considers cutting librarians and increasing class sizes to offset a deficit

Staring down the barrel of a $48 million budget deficit next year, district officials are considering eliminating programs, cutting staff, and reducing uncertified teacher pay.
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Trump’s immigration crackdown brings a throng of protesters to downtown Dallas!
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Judge orders New York doctor to stop prescribing abortion pills in Texas.
The case is set to test states’ conflicting abortion laws, a battle that could rise to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Don't let Congress cut health care for children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities!

Call Congress today at 866-426-2631 and tell them to oppose the proposed Medicaid cuts! #HandsOffMedicaid

This grant would allocate $200,000 to establish a 2-year grant program for the employment of a social worker in public libraries in counties with a poverty level of at least 17%. They would assist with employment programs, childcare enrolment, mental health services referrals, and much more.

Nonprofits - Join the Texas Immigration Law Council for a free webinar on managing finances through disruption. Learn strategies to adapt to federal changes & keep serving immigrant communities. 60-min Zoom + Q&A. Register now! bit.ly/4azWTYD

This Aspiring Social Worker Should Not Be Blacklisted
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Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process
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Attention Texas Schools of Social Work: Support the future of social work advocacy at #NASWTXSWAD2025, March 7th in Austin! Highlight your university to 900+ social work students & professionals! Reserve your sponsorship now: bit.ly/SWADSponsors25

During the pandemic, Medicare expanded telehealth access by waiving geographic restrictions, broadening provider eligibility, and covering more services. Many of the telehealth waivers were scheduled to end Dec. 31 buff.ly/42d6dzl

#NASW opposes the Laken Riley Act, which could be voted on by the Senate soon. The legislation would make the mere accusation of a crime - not a conviction - the grounds to deport a migrant. Read our critique of the bill on NASW's Social Work Blog: tinyurl.com/2w8mknyw

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🚨 Advocacy Alert! 🚨 Texas social workers, urge legislators to support the Social Work Interstate Licensing Compact in 2025! It expands access to care & allows practice across state lines. Act now: www.naswtx.org/page/ActionC...