Committee approves $20 million opioid-settlement appropriation for coordinated county reentry programs and database A strike-everything amendment to SB 13-17 would appropriate $20 million in FY2027 from opioid remediation funds to expand county reentry programs to eight counties, provide $2 million per county, fund a $1 million statewide database and offer startup grants; the committee gave the amended bill a do-pass recommendation.

Arizona's legislative committee just greenlit a groundbreaking $20 million initiative to enhance county reentry programs and track their success through a statewide database!

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Fairfax County Executive Releases Annual Report, Says county added "over 4,000" affordable homes in past decade Fairfax County Executive Brian Hill released the county's annual report, highlighting priorities including equity, safer neighborhoods, transit and sustainability, and saying the county added "over 4,000" affordable housing units over the past 10 years.

Fairfax County Executive Brian Hill reveals that over the past decade, the county has added more than 4,000 affordable housing units while prioritizing equity and community outcomes.

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Bill would add 'fictive kin' to kin searches in foster‑care removals to expand placement options Sen. Brad Von Gillern’s LB928 would require DHHS to identify and notify 'fictive kin'—trusted non‑relatives—within 30 days of a child’s removal to increase family‑like placements. Supporters cited better outcomes for kin placements; DHHS urged clear standards and reasonable good‑faith efforts to make the requirement workable.

A new bill in Nebraska could change the game for foster care by allowing children to connect with "fictive kin"—trusted non-relatives—within 30 days of removal, promising better outcomes and stability.

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Commission approves grant application to add juvenile caseworker in public defender’s office The board authorized submission of an OJJDP grant to add a juvenile-focused caseworker in the public defender’s office to provide wraparound services and track outcomes for juvenile clients; the motion passed 3–2 amid questions about sustainability after the grant ends.

Pennington County is taking a bold step towards improving juvenile justice by applying for a grant to fund a dedicated caseworker that could transform the lives of at-risk youth.

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Revenue Department Implements Property Tax Software Ahead of October Notices Revenue Department prepares for October tax notices with new software and real-time updates.

Jackson is gearing up for a smoother tax season with a new property tax collection system that promises real-time updates and enhanced convenience for residents.

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Representative Dent advocates for measurable outcomes in youth support programs Dent highlights challenges in measuring youth program effectiveness during budgetary discussions.

Lawmakers are calling for a revolutionary approach to measuring the success of youth support programs, emphasizing that without effective evaluation, vulnerable children may miss out on vital resources.

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