Committee advances bill to add funding to existing K‑12 and community mental‑health grants Senate File 45‑31, which supplies additional funding to school behavioral-health grants, family-peer startup grants, mobile crisis grants and workforce grants, was amended to insert dollar amounts and referred to Judiciary and Public Safety; senators asked for offline fiscal detail.

Minnesota's Senate is pushing forward a bill to boost funding for critical mental health programs, aiming to strengthen support for schools and communities alike.

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San Juan County to seek state HB2015 grant to fund two deputy positions and training County staff told the council they plan to apply for HB2015 funds to support two deputy positions, outlining a proposed $531,600 request covering wages, equipment, training and vehicle upfitting; council discussed long‑term funding options including a sales‑and‑use tax.

San Juan County is gearing up to apply for a $531,600 grant that could fund two new deputy positions and enhance training—could this be the boost our public safety needs?

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Committee hears L&I plan for PTSD treatment pilot to provide early care before adjudication HB 2405 would establish a three‑year pilot under the Department of Labor & Industries to provide early PTSD diagnostic and treatment sessions prior to claims adjudication and after claim closure for specified occupations; L&I testified the pilot aims to improve outcomes and reduce long‑term disability costs despite upfront claim costs.

A new pilot program in Washington aims to revolutionize PTSD treatment for workers, offering early diagnosis and care that could save millions in long-term disability costs.

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Providers warn NYSHIP underfunding is forcing closures as state and advocates call for $62M boost Supportive-housing providers told the committees that New York's long-running supportive-housing service program (NYSHIP) remains underfunded, leaving many buildings at risk; advocates asked for a $62.1 million increase, automatic contract renewals, and a larger HHAP capital pot to avoid further unit losses.

New York's supportive housing program is on the brink of collapse as providers face tough choices between essential services, risking lives and reversing years of progress in combating homelessness.

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KDHE lays out CHIP shortfall and IT, vital‑records and behavioral‑health requests KDHE presented FY2026–FY2027 reappropriations and enhancements, highlighting a $26 million agency request for CHIP (governor recommended $15 million), OITS/cloud storage charges, a requested $810,817 relocation for the Office of Vital Statistics, Gainwell systems work and $5 million for inpatient behavioral‑health beds.

Kansas faces a critical choice as KDHE warns that without a $26 million boost for CHIP, the vital program serving 57,000 children could be at risk of closure.

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Hudson District Attorney Anderson convenes stakeholders to discuss truancy solutions District Attorney Anderson leads a meeting to address truancy with local school officials.

The St. Croix County CJCC is pioneering a shift towards supportive justice for individuals with behavioral health challenges, prioritizing care over punishment.

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Pennsylvania Senate study examines veterans' challenges in criminal justice system Commission analyzes veterans' behavioral health issues within Pennsylvania's criminal justice system.

A groundbreaking study in Pennsylvania is revealing the hidden challenges veterans face within the criminal justice system, aiming to transform their treatment and support.

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Legislature allocates funds for criminal justice reforms and drug license updates Lawmakers approve budget for implementing key criminal justice and health legislation reforms.

Utah's Senate is pushing forward a new bill that could reshape public safety funding and spark vital debates on community health versus law enforcement support.

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Pennsylvania allocates $5M to address maternity deserts and improve rural health access State officials discuss funding initiatives to combat maternity deserts and support rural health.

Pennsylvania is stepping up its game with a $10 million funding boost to tackle maternity deserts and enhance rural healthcare access!

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Burke County allocates $6.25M for mental health and substance use services expansion Burke County reviews effective use of $6.25M in grants for mental health services.

Burke County is investing $6.25 million to transform mental health and substance use services, tackling critical shortages and paving the way for innovative solutions like a behavioral health urgent care facility.

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