House Finance rejects amendment narrowing youth‑service language, advances marijuana tax bill out of committee 6–2 Committee debated Amendment 7 to HB91 to designate a portion of MET funds for 'after‑school' programs; after debate and a conceptual change to 'youth services or after school' the amendment failed 2–8 on roll call. HB91 was later moved out of committee as amended on a 6–2 roll call and will proceed with attached recommendations and fiscal note.

Alaska's House Finance Committee just rejected a key amendment aimed at funneling marijuana tax funds into after-school programs, stirring up a heated debate over youth services!

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Volunteers of America Alaska urges stronger Medicaid rates, credits ASAM 3.7 upgrade for keeping ARCH youth treatment open Volunteers of America Alaska told legislators its residential program ARCH and statewide continuum of youth services rely on better Medicaid reimbursement; VOA leaders cited improved outcomes after ARCH advanced to ASAM 3.7 and warned proposed "rebasing" could undercut adolescent-specific care.

Volunteers of America Alaska warns that proposed Medicaid changes could jeopardize critical youth behavioral health services just as demand skyrockets and success stories emerge.

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