Committee backs codifying place-based substance-use outreach program; fiscal impact questions remain The committee advanced legislation to codify and fund a place-based substance use disorder outreach program run by DBH and grant-funded nonprofits, citing pilot successes (including reduced overdoses at a Shaw hotspot) while members pressed for an updated fiscal-impact statement and clarity on staffing needs.

A groundbreaking bill is set to establish a vital outreach program aimed at combating substance use disorders, building on a successful pilot that cut nonfatal overdoses by 51% in just six months.

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#US #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #HarmReduction #CommunityOutreach

✨Hudson is honored to support Nicole’s Up All Night Walk efforts and the invaluable work of the Ronald McDonald House Charities WA! Read more about this inspiring event here 👉www.hudsonshipping.com/hudso...

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#McDonalds
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#CommunityOutreach
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Alaska caucus briefing spotlights federal conservation funding, recruitment and local outreach Representatives from the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and Safari Club International told Alaska legislators and attendees that excise-tax funds (Pittman-Robertson, Dingell-Johnson) and license revenue underwrite much state conservation work, and described caucus education, outreach (R3) and local programs such as Hunters for the Hungry.

Alaska's sportsmen's caucus is redefining conservation funding and outreach, revealing how your license fees and taxes are shaping the state's wildlife policies!

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#AK #CitizenPortal #WildlifeManagement #SustainableFishing #AlaskaConservation #CommunityOutreach

Just a heads up with No Kings protests this Saturday.

1. Know your rights.

2. Be safe.

3. Be a safe person.

#NoKings #KnowYourRights #peace #community #go0dtrouble #UnitedWeStandDividedWeFall #communityoutreach #lgbtqia+

DPS tribal liaison details outreach, cultural training and 'AK Tips' for rural communities Darlene Dye, the Department of Public Safety tribal liaison, told the House Tribal Affairs Committee about outreach programs (Narcan kit assembly, Faith in Blue events), expanded AK Tips reporting, cultural awareness training and full‑faith‑and‑credit processes for tribal protective orders to improve community trust and cross‑jurisdictional enforcement.

Darlene Dye is revolutionizing community safety in Alaska through innovative outreach programs and cultural training, fostering trust between law enforcement and tribal communities.

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#AK #CulturalAwareness #CitizenPortal #AlaskaTribalAffairs #PublicSafety #CommunityOutreach

MMIP unit describes cold‑case work, DNA advances and family outreach to committee Joel Smith, an investigator with the Department of Public Safety's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons unit, told the House Tribal Affairs Committee the unit focuses on missing‑person investigations and cold‑case homicides, has reunited people with families in recent cases and is using improved DNA technology and community visits to advance investigations.

The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons unit is revolutionizing cold-case investigations in Alaska, successfully reuniting families with loved ones missing for over a decade.

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#AK #CitizenPortal #ForensicInvestigation #PublicSafety #AlaskaMissingPersons #CommunityOutreach

Missed us? Email us at: dhs.ocxoutreach@maryland.gov.

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Here’s a photo of our #TeamDHS outreach team, two people (one of them wearing a sweater with our logo) at the G42 Global Reformers celebration venue, standing in front of a black background with colorful balloons.

The legacy of the Black leaders honored at the G42 Global Reformers celebration is built on service and community. That is why #TeamDHS was there — to connect history with the real-time support services available to Marylanders today.

#CommunityOutreach

Last week we celebrated #BritishScienceWeek 🧪 by inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers! Chris Beevers visited Whitehouse Primary School to lead an interactive KS1 session on the power of bubbles and gases.
#STEMEducation #ScienceWeek2026 #CommunityOutreach #FutureEngineers

Sharing on behalf of our community partner (CaRE2). This is a great program for those interested impacting change throughout communities. Formerly known as the Citizen Science Program. Scan the QR code to sign-up today! #CancerResearch #Advocacy #CommunityOutreach

Parkland approves five‑year BSO police services agreement, citing staffing and community concerns The commission unanimously approved a five‑year contract with the Broward Sheriff’s Office, year‑one cost about $13,995,485, retaining 56 staffing positions and including salary‑study increases with a credit mechanism if not implemented.

Parkland's City Commission has unanimously approved a five-year police services agreement with BSO, ensuring community safety and addressing crucial staffing and salary needs.

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#FL #ParklandCommunity #StaffingSolutions #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityOutreach

FSEC launches programmatic transmission EIS tool, schedules workshops and outlines tribal outreach FSEC announced an online programmatic transmission EIS and route-analysis tool is live at fsec.wa.gov, scheduled in-person and virtual workshops, and described outreach steps with tribes during the EIS development.

FSEC has launched a groundbreaking digital interface for programmatic EIS and is hosting workshops to enhance county planning efforts—find out how this affects tribal consultations!

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#WA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainablePlanning #CommunityOutreach

Civil Rights Department says it is implementing four new laws as caseloads near 12,000 At a California State Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 hearing, the Civil Rights Department described plans to implement four chapter laws—including a new Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery—and told members its open matters have climbed past 11,000, nearing 12,000, straining staff capacity.

California's Civil Rights Department is set to implement four crucial new laws this year, all while grappling with a staggering caseload that's nearing 12,000 open matters!

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#CA #LegislativeReform #CitizenPortal #HatePrevention #CommunityOutreach

Washington FAFSA campaign reports strong statewide gains but equity gaps persist As of March 16 the Washington Complete FAFSA campaign reported 38,384 completions (45% of the class of 2026) — 84% of the 46,000 goal — and an average pace above the 1,000/week target. Campaign leaders warned that completion gains have not closed disparities for income‑eligible and some racial groups.

Washington's FAFSA campaign is soaring with 38,384 seniors completing applications, but alarming equity gaps remain that need urgent attention!

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#WA #CitizenPortal #EquityInEducation #EducationAccess #CommunityOutreach

Hear Me WA: Attorney General's youth well-being line provides 24/7 crisis triage and has made 500+ referrals Erica Chang of the Attorney General's Office briefed the task force on Hear Me WA, a statewide youth well-being line (ages up to 25) that connects callers to Sandy Hook Promise crisis counselors, triages tips into life-safety/urgent/critical levels, and has generated more than 500 referrals across 24 counties.

Hear Me WA is revolutionizing youth support in Washington with 24/7 access to crisis counselors and over 500 successful referrals across the state!

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#WA #CrisisSupport #CitizenPortal #YouthWellbeing #CommunityOutreach

TNP students and faculty volunteered at the annual Brain Day event at the Michigan Science Center this past weekend! 🧠✨ Hands-on neuroscience activities and a human brain demo for the public — always a great time! 🙌

#BrainDay #Neuroscience #MichiganScienceCenter #CommunityOutreach #ScienceEducation

Vista Fire Rescue details vegetation‑management rollout, pledges homeowner outreach and inspections Fire Chief Gerard Washington and Deputy Chief Brett Davidson outlined a stepped vegetation‑management program that will mail initial notices in March, ask property owners to clear combustible vegetation by May 18, and expand inspections and grant‑supported assistance to low‑income homeowners.

Vista's new vegetation-management program is about to roll out, promising support for homeowners and a strategic approach to fire safety!

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#VistaSanDiegoCounty #CA #WildfirePrevention #CitizenPortal #VistaFireSafety #PublicHealthSafety #CommunityOutreach

Discover The Library Without Walls and how to cultivate community connections!
Tuesday, March 31, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM #LibraryInnovation #CommunityOutreach #UnitPick #CRTxLA

Local police report staffing shortages, community outreach and policy updates Captains and chiefs from Caroline County, Denton and Greensboro briefed the PAB on outreach events, arrests, staffing levels and new policies including GPS vehicle-tracking and updated K-9 policy; Denton and Caroline County noted active recruitment and several vacancies.

Local police departments are facing staffing shortages while ramping up community engagement and updating critical policies—what's next for law enforcement in Caroline County?

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#CarolineCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #PoliceAccountability #StaffingChallenges #CommunityOutreach

County administrator: Moody’s upgrades Fairfield County bond rating to AA1 County Administrator Aundrea Cordle told the board Moody’s upgraded Fairfield County’s rating from AA2 to AA1 and recommended aligning fiscal policy with Moody’s guidance; commissioners thanked staff for work on financial management.

Fairfield County just received a major financial boost with Moody's upgrade to an AA1 bond rating, signaling a strong fiscal future!

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#FairfieldCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #FairfieldCountyFinance #BondRating #FiscalResponsibility #CommunityOutreach

Sumter County council debates road priorities as 'Penny for Progress' outreach continues Council members pressed for more county road funding during reports on community meetings for a proposed 'Penny for Progress' sales-tax; some members pushed to dedicate a larger share to rural roads while others warned the referendum must appeal to city voters to pass.

Sumter County Council is at a crossroads as members clash over the future of rural road funding in the upcoming 'Penny for Progress' sales tax debate.

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#SumterCounty #SC #InfrastructureImprovement #CitizenPortal #RuralDevelopment #CommunityOutreach

Harrah City Council approves park façade, electric service and fire bunker gear; Blacksmith Park funding discussed The Harrah City Council approved facade replacement at Heritage Park, electrical service for Jorski Chevy Park (cost corrected to $28,383.68) and a $44,962.50 purchase of bunker gear for the Fire Department, while discussing a $75,938 Blacksmith Park budget increase with no action taken.

The Harrah City Council just approved major upgrades for local parks and vital fire safety gear, sparking discussions on funding enhancements for Blacksmith Park!

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#HarrahCityOklahomaCounty #OK #HarrahCity #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #ParksImprovement #CommunityOutreach

Neighbors raise disposal and buffer concerns as SolUnesco refines Randolph Solar plan At a Nov. 16 meeting, Charlotte County residents urged caution over solar development and disposal of panels while SolUnesco said it is refining the Randolph Solar plan and meeting adjacent landowners; staff reported Randolph and Tall Pines reviews are on hold pending more detailed plans.

As Charlotte County residents voice concerns about solar panel disposal and local impacts, the developer SolUnesco is revising its plans—will their changes meet community expectations?

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#CharlotteCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalImpact #SolarEnergy #CommunityOutreach

Chippewa County veterans committee says MVAA grant reassessment forces cuts; approves grave markers and small distributions At its Feb. 25 meeting, the Chippewa County Department of Veteran Affairs Committee learned the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency reassessed county grants and reduced funding by about $20,000, prompting elimination of advertising and reduced trust‑fund and emergent relief allocations; the committee approved routine disbursements including 23 grave markers and two MVAA grant distributions.

The Chippewa County veterans committee faces a $20,000 funding cut, forcing them to make tough choices that could impact essential services for local veterans.

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#ChippewaCounty #MI #GrantReduction #CitizenPortal #VeteranSupport #CommunityOutreach

Lunenburg supervisors approve 60 MW Wheelhouse Solar CUP and siting agreement; one abstention The Board of Supervisors approved CUP 8-22 for a 60 MW Wheelhouse Solar project and its siting agreement, with Supervisor Frank Bacon abstaining due to a disclosed property conflict. The board also raised utility CUP fees and directed staff to research a temporary pause on new solar applications.

Lunenburg County just greenlit a massive 60 MW solar project, sparking changes in local policy and fees—what does this mean for the future of energy in Virginia?

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#LunenburgCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalPolicy #SolarEnergy #CommunityOutreach

Senate confirms multiple gubernatorial appointees, names Megan Matthews director of Office of Equity The Washington State Senate confirmed several gubernatorial appointees on March 11, 2025, including Megan Matthews as director of the Washington State Office of Equity. Each confirmation passed by recorded roll call votes following brief remarks from sponsoring senators.

Megan Matthews has been confirmed as the new director of the Washington State Office of Equity, a pivotal role in advancing inclusivity and justice in the state.

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#WA #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #CommunityOutreach

Planning commission delays vote on comprehensive plan after residents raise notice failures After residents and commenters said email notices and other outreach failed, the Clallam County Planning Commission voted to continue its public hearing on the comprehensive plan so the public can review newly posted material and provide more comment.

Clallam County residents are demanding more transparency as the Planning Commission delays its vote on the comprehensive plan after admitting to failures in notifying the public.

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#ClallamCounty #WA #CivicParticipation #CitizenPortal #PublicInput #CommunityOutreach

Residents press Richardson council on Amazon drone noise, privacy after low-altitude flights Residents told the Richardson City Council that frequent Amazon Prime Air flights from the STX-8 facility are creating a persistent noise and privacy burden in nearby neighborhoods; Amazon representatives described changes already made and committed to more community outreach and testing.

Residents in Richardson are demanding answers from Amazon as drone overflights disrupt their peace and raise serious privacy concerns.

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#RichardsonDallasCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #DroneSafety #NoiseRegulation #RichardsonNeighborhoods #CommunityOutreach

Board hears hundreds of public comments urging ‘Stage Thurston’; bond team says staging not recommended Hundreds of residents, parents and teachers urged the Ann Arbor Public Schools board to stage Thurston Elementary rather than rebuild on its existing site, citing floodplain, habitat and student‑safety concerns; the bond team and Gilbane told trustees they do not recommend staging because of program, site and cost constraints.

Parents and community members are rallying for a safer, more eco-friendly future for Thurston Elementary, urging the board to reconsider the current site plan amid serious environmental concerns.

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#MI #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalSafety #PublicParticipation #CommunityOutreach

Port Huron outlines $5.6 million canal repair plan, publishes bond notice to preserve options City staff presented a shovel‑ready proposal to repair the Black River Canal with an estimated cost of $5.6 million; the city would shoulder roughly $3.0–$3.6 million and is seeking about $1 million from each adjoining township. Council authorized publication of a notice of intent to issue bonds but the manager said no bonds will be sold until townships agree.

Port Huron is set to invest $5.6 million in repairing the Black River Canal, but urgent action is needed to prevent costly long-term consequences!

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#PortHuronCityClairCounty #MI #CitizenPortal #PublicFunding #PortHuronCanal #CommunityOutreach #InfrastructureRepair