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Updates from Washington

News from our nation’s capital shifts rapidly, so it’s important to stay up to date. Here, you’ll find the latest information on policies impacting people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. Also learn how The Michael J. Fox Foundation and Parkinson’s advocates across the country are working to effect positive change for our community.

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Filling in Gaps: MJFF Offers Funding to Extend California Parkinson’s Registry

November 12, 2020

The Michael J. Fox Foundation is granting $380,000 in extension funding to the California Parkinson’s Disease Registry to be used through June 30, 2021.

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How MJFF Advocates for the 80,000 U.S. Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease

November 11, 2020

This Veterans Day, The Michael J. Fox Foundation is recognizing the estimated 80,000 veterans living with Parkinson's in the United States.

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Update from D.C.: EPA Allows Usage of Hazardous Pesticide Paraquat to Continue in the U.S.

October 26, 2020

On October 23, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reapproved the herbicide paraquat, which is known to increase risk of PD, for use in the United States.

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The Power of "You" in Parkinson's Public Policy

October 14, 2020

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Know Your Rights: Voting by Mail and Signature Verification

October 2, 2020

Every state has a different plan when it comes to signature verification and mail-in ballots. For some people with Parkinson’s, the very real concern is that the signature on the ballot may not match…

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MJFF Leadership Discusses the Importance of Telehealth in Parkinson’s and What You Can Do to Advocate for this Issue Today

September 30, 2020

MedPage Today reporter Judy George recently reported on telehealth and Parkinson’s disease.

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Californians: Vote Yes on Prop 14 to Maintain Critical Parkinson’s Research

September 25, 2020

On November 3, Californians have an opportunity to vote on Proposition 14 and set aside $1.5 billion for neurological disease research.

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