Commissioner proposes permanent public‑safety sales tax to fund new jail; public commenters urge rejection Commissioner Jason Lowe moved to present a 5/8‑cent permanent public‑safety sales tax to voters to fund a new county jail and behavioral health center; multiple public commenters opposed the tax, citing cost, racial disparities and alleged mismanagement; Lowe’s motion to place the measure on the April 7 ballot died for lack of a second.

Commissioner Jason Lowe's push for a permanent public-safety sales tax to fund a new jail has sparked heated debate, with critics arguing it unfairly targets low-income residents.

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Committee adds reporting and forwards six-month waiver to let mayor solicit donations for homelessness and behavioral-health initiatives The committee approved a six-month behested-payment waiver for the mayor's office to raise funds for the "Breaking the Cycle" homelessness and behavioral-health initiative and added a requirement that departments report donors, amounts and interested-party relationships within 60 days of waiver expiration.

San Francisco's Government Audit Committee just greenlighted a major fundraising initiative to tackle homelessness and behavioral health, but with new transparency rules in place!

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County outlines $10M budget planning for supportive housing and behavioral health projects County prepares $10M budget for supportive housing and behavioral health initiatives in 2026.

Douglas County is facing a critical moment as officials push for sustainable funding to support vital housing and behavioral health initiatives amidst a $10 million budget proposal for 2026.

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Data collection begins for jail inmate survey to inform future facility design Jail inmate survey data collection starts today to guide future jail and BCC design.

Exciting strides are being made in Whatcom County as data collection for a groundbreaking jail inmate survey kicks off today, aiming to reshape future facility designs!

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Legislators prioritize behavioral health improvements in Bernalillo County initiatives Lawmakers focus on enhancing mental health services and resource sharing in Bernalillo County.

Bernalillo County is leading the charge in transforming behavioral health services, with local leaders optimistic about making real changes by 2025.

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Eddie Kanté discusses emotional and social learning initiatives for youth development Kanté emphasizes the importance of social and emotional learning in youth education.

Massachusetts is taking a bold step in early education by integrating behavioral health initiatives that prioritize children's emotional and social development.

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