Greenville Reporter

County of Greene issued the following announcement on Feb. 1.

Since its creation with the passage of Senate Bill 479 in July of 1993, the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature (NCSTHL) has served as a nonpartisan, unicameral body tasked by the North Carolina General Assembly to identify the most pressing issues facing older adults across the state and propose new legislation that will improve their quality of life.

To celebrate 30 years of positive impact on behalf of older adults across the state, Greene County Senior Services will host a celebration on Friday February 24th, 2023 at 2pm. Our county’s NCSTHL representative, Elliotte Ashburn, will share a program about their work and announce the NCSTHL’s Top Five Legislative Priorities for consideration by the NC General Assembly in the 2023-24 legislative cycle, as follows:

1. Allocate an additional $8M in recurring funds for Adult Protective Services (APS) to address staff shortages.
2. Increase the Senior Center General Purpose Appropriation by $1,265,316 in recurring funds.
3. Allocate an additional $8M in recurring funds for the Home and Community Care Block Grant.
4. Allocate an additional $1.5M in recurring funds for 11 additional long-term care ombudsmen.
5. Strengthen long-term care staffing standards. 

Greene County Senior Services will provide refreshments as part of our celebration.  Elected Officials, media, and community partners will be invited.  Contact the Senior Center at 252-747-5436 for more information. 

What:              NC Senior Tar Heel Legislature 30th Anniversary Celebration

When:             Friday February 24th, 2023 from 2:00PM-3:00PM

Where:            Greene County Senior Center 104 Greenridge Road Snow Hill, NC 28580

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