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DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY STAFF SHORTAGE AT "CRISIS" LEVEL

Chris Lisinski3/6/19 2:03 PM

Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders said recent budget increases for human services providers are "not enough in order for you to have wonderful staff to help you do what you need to do." [Photo: Sam Doran/SHNS]

Advocates pressed lawmakers on Wednesday to support a bill that would increase pay for those who work with people with developmental disabilities, citing a staff shortage that borders on a "crisis" and leaves people in need under served.

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