Subcommittee advances a slate of public‑safety bills on training, Marcus Alert and trail rangers The House Public Safety Subcommittee reported several additional bills: HB 325 (firefighter mental‑health training module) and HB 248/249 (Marcus Alert co‑response and data handling) plus bills on extradition credit, ATV ranger accreditation and more; most moved forward on unanimous or strongly favorable votes.

Virginia lawmakers are taking significant steps to enhance public safety by advancing critical measures for mental health training and innovative crisis response teams.

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🌱Early-career researcher? Innovations @uconnssw.bsky.social is hiring a Sheila A. Pires Postdoctoral Fellow to advance youth & family BH through research, policy & cross-system collaboration.
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Innovations at @uconnssw.bsky.social is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow in Child, Youth & Family Behavioral Health Policy.
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🌟 Are you ready to turn research into impact? Innovations at @uconnssw.bsky.social is hiring a #Postdoc Fellow in Child, Youth & Family Behavioral Health Policy. Be part of a team shaping systems that help kids, youth & families thrive.
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