It’s budget season in New Jersey, and one issue getting attention in Trenton is nursing home funding and accountability. Nearly 40,000 New Jersey residents live in nursing homes, and advocates say families deserve a clearer picture of how taxpayer dollars and resident payments are being spent. Joining us now are Laurie Brewer, New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and Ray DiFrancesco of Nursing Home Residents United.
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About the Author
Isabelle “Izzy” Conklin has always been born for storytelling; her parents even named her after a movie character! She studied Film and Television at Montclair State University, where she produced everything from San Francisco: On the Edge to the award-winning Arizona Stories: Border, Water and Politics.
Now, as a Production Administrator, Izzy keeps creative teams organized and shoots running smoothly, handling everything from prep to post. She’s all about making sure the details are covered so the big ideas can shine.
As a Jersey girl, Izzy’s especially excited to help tell stories rooted in her home state and she’s always down to jump in and bring a great idea to life.