I. FOLLOWING THE NARRATIVE: A quick summary of national media trends last week.
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Infrastructure coverage continues, as negotiations on the details of potential bipartisan legislation are hammered out with a goal to get a deal to the Senate this summer. The end of the CDC eviction moratorium increases interest in the need for affordable housing. Finally, vaccine uptake in aging services and workforce shortages in long-term care remain a major focus — the latter fueled interest in the LTSS Center@UMass Boston’s Feeling Valued Because They Are Valued workforce vision, released July 1st. 

Infrastructure:

Workforce and vaccines:

II. Other Clips that Influenced the Week: LeadingAge is a sought-out, reliable source for multiple trade and national media outlets (see that coverage posted in our LeadingAge Press Room). Other key clips that shaped the narrative last week: 

III. What’s On Our Radar–this week’s likely priorities

  • July 13 Care is Essential rally, D.C. and cities nationwide
  • July 15 National Call-In Day for Affordable Housing 

IV. National Statements & Products (all posted on the Press Room page)

V. State Resources Rundown: State Association COVID Media Materials: A folder of helpful resources, sample op eds, fact sheets, and more.