Baby Noise joy with BigNoise Raploch this morning 🎶👶
Proud to support Stirling Libraries — Lego Club, Friday Reading Group + a cosy cuppa ☕📚
Massive shout‑out to our Volunteer Fiona for making Fridays shine 🙌💛
#CommunityPartnerships #InspiringCommunities #ThankYouFiona

Committee hears expansion for emerging entrepreneur loans, lays bill over Lawmakers heard House File 4097, which would add $2 million to the emerging entrepreneur loan revolving account and $1 million to a Small Business Assistance Partnership program; DEED said funds would come from interest on the Forward Fund. The committee laid the amended bill over for later consideration.

Minnesota lawmakers are pushing to boost small businesses with a proposed $3 million expansion in funding—could this be the lifeline entrepreneurs need?

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#MN #CitizenPortal #MinnesotaSmallBusiness #EconomicDevelopment #EntrepreneurshipSupport #CommunityPartnerships

State and health systems report progress on three behavioral health builds in Bismarck, Williston and Grand Forks Representatives from CHI Saint Alexius, Altru and project partners updated lawmakers on three behavioral health projects: a 30‑bed retrofit in Bismarck (target June 2027), a 10‑bed unit in Williston (target December 2026), and a Grand Forks build (target March 2027), all funded in part with state grants.

Exciting progress is underway on three major behavioral health projects in North Dakota, with renovations and new facilities set to transform care by 2027!

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#ND #CitizenPortal #NorthDakotaBehavioralHealth #MentalHealthReform #HealthcareAccessibility #CommunityPartnerships

State troopers tell committee Anchorage is drug hub; 2025 seizures totaled about 1,139 pounds At a March 19 House Tribal Affairs hearing, Alaska Department of Public Safety officials said roughly 82% of statewide drug seizures occur in the Anchorage hub and reported approximately 516,878 grams (about 1,139 pounds) seized in 2025. Officials also described staffing gaps and partnerships used to sustain rural enforcement.

Anchorage has become the epicenter of Alaska's drug crisis, with over 1,139 pounds of illegal substances seized in 2025 alone.

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#AK #DrugInterdiction #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #AnchorageDrugHub #CommunityPartnerships

23 Disrupters & 8 volunteers descended on Galashiels to litter pick (having previously identified this was much needed) 😢 75 mins - 0.3miles = 12 bags of rubbish 😳 We’ll be back! 💚🌍🧡
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#WeAreTheChange #PlayYourPart #CommunityPartnerships #ClimateAction

🤝 It takes a community to build something new.

CycleFest 2026 is powered by our amazing partners, helping bring Calgary’s first cycling festival to life.

🚲 June 6
📍 The Confluence & East Village

Partner spotlights start in April.

#CycleFestYYC #CommunityPartnerships

Thank you to the Junior Service League of Concord for inviting NH Children’s Trust to speak at your monthly meeting. We appreciated the chance to discuss the importance of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

#ChildAbusePrevention #CommunityPartnerships #JuniorServiceLeague #ConcordNH

Coffee County and partner agencies approve agreements to enable sale of board office for LongHorn Steakhouse project Coffee County Commissioners, the Coffee County School Board, the Economic Development Authority and the City of Douglas approved a package of deeds, purchase agreements, easements and an intergovernmental agreement to enable sale of the school board office property for a LongHorn Steakhouse project.

Coffee County is set to welcome a new LongHorn Steakhouse as local agencies unite to finalize the sale of the Board of Education office!

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#CoffeeCounty #GA #CoffeeCountyEducation #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityPartnerships #IntergovernmentalAgreements

Methodist Southlake highlights new cardiac designation, faster emergency response and regional expansion Methodist Southlake Hospital told the City Council it earned a 4‑star CMS quality rating and a Leapfrog 'A' safety grade, has reduced average door‑to‑balloon time to about 60 minutes, and is expanding outpatient access points across Northeast Tarrant County.

Methodist Southlake Medical Center just earned a prestigious 4-star quality rating and is revolutionizing cardiac care with faster emergency response times!

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#SouthlakeTarrantCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #HealthcareQuality #CommunityPartnerships #SouthlakeHealthcare

Green Bay authority adopts 2025 housing market study; approves development and TIF items The Green Bay Redevelopment Authority adopted an updated 2025 housing market study after presentations by MSA consultants showing rising construction costs and a continued 'missing middle' gap. The authority also approved a one-year development agreement, a $75,000 funding request for NeighborWorks Green Bay, and preapproval to use up to $500,000 in TIF contingency for construction change orders.

Green Bay is taking bold steps to tackle its housing shortage with the adoption of a new market study and a series of development approvals!

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#GreenBayBrownCounty #WI #UrbanDevelopment #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #GreenBayHousing #CommunityPartnerships

City outlines 'connected care' outreach: ACS brings medical, behavioral health and ID services to neighborhoods The Community Safety Department described frequent connected‑care events that deliver medical, behavioral‑health, housing navigation and ID services in high‑need areas; officials credited partnerships and said ACS is adapting to increased 311 and 911 call volumes.

Albuquerque is revolutionizing community care by bringing vital medical, behavioral health, and housing services directly to neighborhoods in need!

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#AlbuquerqueBernalilloCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #AlbuquerqueCommunity #HealthAccess #CommunityPartnerships

Partnership across sectors helps communities respond to complex challenges.

Community agencies, local governments and service partners continue working together to strengthen stability and belonging across B.C.

#BuildBC #CommunityPartnerships #CommunityCare #SectorVoices

Sherburne County planning staff outline zoning rewrites, ADUs and lot-size changes to spur housing County planning and zoning staff told the EDA their partnership has produced ordinance rewrites, a one-month reduction in standard-plat processing, proposed minimum-lot-size reductions (from 2.5 to 1.5 acres under discussion), an ADU ordinance and a shoreland zoning refresh intended to make redevelopment easier in lakefront areas.

Sherburne County is transforming housing options with new zoning changes, including faster permit processing and innovative accessory dwelling unit ordinances!

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#SherburneCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #ZoningReform #HousingInnovation #CommunityPartnerships

HISD seeks 1882 pre‑K hub partnership to expand pre‑K seats; board asks for details on seats and vetting Deputy Superintendent Kristen Holt told the board the district seeks to negotiate with a hub partner under an "1882" model to expand pre‑K seats, citing potential funding flows to non‑HISD providers; board members asked for target seat counts, exclusivity and vendor background checks.

HISD is set to negotiate a groundbreaking pre-K hub partnership aimed at expanding access for young learners, but board members are demanding crucial details before moving forward.

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#TX #CitizenPortal #CommunityPartnerships #HoustonEducation #EarlyChildhood #QualityEducation

District update: partners and preschool outreach aim to fill seats and boost kindergarten readiness District staff and community partners described an early-childhood network that uses partnerships, shared curriculum, Waterford Upstart outreach and family centers to increase preschool access and kindergarten readiness; online preregistration opened and staff cited near-term enrollment targets and capacity.

Exciting initiatives are underway in Utah to expand preschool access and enhance kindergarten readiness through community partnerships and innovative programs!

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#UT #KindergartenReadiness #CitizenPortal #PreschoolAccess #CommunityPartnerships

Shelby County accepts $135,279 state grant for Project Safe Neighborhoods; MOUs approved to pursue SRO reimbursements The County committee approved a $135,279 state Project Safe Neighborhoods grant for the sheriff's office to fund overtime, field equipment and evaluation work. The committee also approved memorandums of understanding with three school districts required for state SRO grant eligibility; commissioners questioned eligibility criteria and abstained on one MOU vote.

Shelby County just secured a $135,279 grant to enhance sheriff's office operations and is moving forward with new agreements to support school resource officers!

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#ShelbyCounty #AL #LawEnforcementFunding #PublicSafety #ShelbyCountySheriffsOffice #CommunityPartnerships

District staff outline questions about scaling apartment-and-church composting pilot Staff updated the executive committee on a composting pilot that the district assumed from a departing contractor, reporting frequent bin repairs, labor and material costs, training needs and a decision point about whether to continue servicing sites past the partner period or shift to a fee-based/support role.

The Waste Reduction District faces a crucial decision on whether to continue hands-on composting support or shift to a fee-based model as they tackle costly repairs and training challenges.

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#MonroeCounty #IN #CitizenPortal #WasteReduction #CommunityPartnerships

Mooresville describes Skills for the Future pilot, expands summer offerings and plans community partnerships District presenters updated the board on the Skills for the Future pilot (part of a $4 million initiative with state and national partners), reported cohort and artifact counts, described teacher coaching and business partnership outreach, and outlined expanded summer programs including increased Readers and Read to Achieve capacity and face‑to‑face high‑school credit recovery.

Mooresville is transforming education with a $4 million initiative aimed at equipping students with essential workplace skills while expanding summer programs to enhance literacy and math support.

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#NC #CitizenPortal #WorkplaceSkills #SummerLearning #CommunityPartnerships

PTAC members stress conveners, simplification and predictable funding as keys to multi‑payer alignment Members of PTAC told HHS officials that successful multi‑payer alignment requires strong conveners, simplified programs and predictable multiyear funding, and they flagged operational challenges such as attribution, risk adjustment and Medicare Advantage engagement.

PTAC members are calling for a transformative shift in healthcare, emphasizing the need for stronger partnerships, simplified programs, and stable funding to achieve multi-payer alignment.

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#US #CitizenPortal #RuralCommunities #HealthcareReform #CommunityPartnerships

Wright Technical Center director outlines programs, enrollment and $10.5 million capital request Wright Technical Center Executive Director Brian Nutter briefed the Annandale Public School District board on program enrollment, industry partnerships, recent grants and a $10.5 million capital grant request to the state to address long‑standing facility needs.

Wright Technical Center is transforming the future workforce with innovative programs and a $10.5 million capital request to enhance facilities and training opportunities!

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#MN #CitizenPortal #MinnesotaEducation #TechnicalEducation #CommunityPartnerships #WorkforceDevelopment

City of Baker honors "Radiant Black Women" in multigenerational celebration The City of Baker held an afternoon ceremony honoring local Black women for civic, educational and volunteer contributions. The program featured musical performances, a moderated panel, audience Q&A about community partnerships and certificates presented to dozens of honorees, including state and local officials.

The City of Baker shone a spotlight on "Radiant Black Women," honoring trailblazers who illuminate paths of power and strength in their community.

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#BakerEastBatonRougeParish #LA #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #MentorshipInitiatives #CommunityPartnerships

Superintendent highlights volunteer food efforts, backpack meals and Lawrence’s FIFA World Cup role Superintendent Dr. Janice Kerswift outlined district partnerships that delivered more than a dozen pallets of snacks, assembled 185 grant-funded backpacks, noted a $15,000 donation split for sports nutrition, and announced Lawrence as a 2026 FIFA World Cup base-camp community with educational opportunities.

Lawrence Schools are stepping up with community partnerships, delivering snacks and meals to students while also celebrating their unique role as the 2026 FIFA World Cup base camp!

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#KS #CitizenPortal #KansasSchools #StudentSupport #CommunityPartnerships #EducationEquity

Senate extends Prosperity 10,000 workforce program in bipartisan votes Senate Bill 15 12, extending the Prosperity 10,000 workforce program, passed final reading after sponsors highlighted program outcomes (more than 10,500 Oregonians served) and argued the investment produces local economic returns.

The Oregon Senate has just voted to extend the Prosperity 10,000 program, which has already transformed the lives of over 10,500 residents by connecting them to better job opportunities!

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#OR #EconomicDevelopment #JobTraining #CommunityPartnerships

Committee advances Oregon Imagination Library bill to provide free monthly books to eligible children The committee voted to advance House Bill 4022 A, establishing an Oregon Imagination Library to deliver a free book each month to eligible children and assigning implementation to the Department of Early Learning and Care; fiscal notes showed no impact.

Oregon is one step closer to enriching young minds with the unanimous advancement of the Imagination Library bill, promising free monthly books for eligible children across the state!

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#OR #LiteracyAccess #EarlyLearning #CommunityPartnerships

Pharr officials highlight new cold-storage facility, Feeding America visit; scholarships and business cohort open Pharr leaders showcased a nearly 55,000–60,000 sq ft cold-storage and logistics project and a Feeding America delegation visit to the Rio Grande Valley, and announced Pharr EDC Foundation scholarships and a Spanish-language business cohort with March application deadlines.

Pharr is making strides in economic development with a new cold-storage facility and a visit from Feeding America to tackle food insecurity!

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#PharrHidalgoCounty #TX #FoodInsecurity #CitizenPortal #PharrEconomicDevelopment #ColdStorage #CommunityPartnerships

Nelson County showcases Fusion Micro School; district reports early learning gains Nelson County school leaders and students described Fusion, a new 7th–8th grade STEM micro school that partners with local industry; staff reported a 14% increase in students scoring at or above grade level on a January diagnostic and highlighted employer partnerships.

Nelson County's innovative Fusion micro school is already seeing a remarkable 14% increase in student performance, thanks to hands-on projects and real-world employer partnerships!

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#KY #CitizenPortal #STEMEducation #CommunityPartnerships #HandsOnLearning

Warren County Drug Task Force outlines seizures, declining overdose trend and funding squeeze Major R Smith told South Lebanon City Council the task force handled 201 cases and 168 arrests in 2025, reported high statewide seizure rankings for meth and fentanyl, and urged more stable local funding after describing volatile grant support.

Warren County's drug task force recorded a staggering 201 cases and 168 arrests in 2025 while highlighting a concerning funding shortfall amid rising drug threats.

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#OH #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #SubstanceAbuse #CommunityPartnerships

Novi schools highlight top state ranking, program expansions and community partnerships District leaders celebrated being ranked No. 1 in Michigan for the fourth straight year, credited expanded literacy and career programs for student gains, and highlighted community partnerships and NEF grant support.

Novi schools have been named the No. 1 district in Michigan for the fourth year in a row, thanks to innovative programs and a dedicated community driving student success!

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#MI #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #StudentSupport #CommunityPartnerships

DeKalb police cite 29% drop in homicides in 2025 while aggravated assaults tick up Chief Greg Padrick reported a 29% reduction in homicides for 2025, a roughly 2% rise in aggravated assaults (69 more incidents), declines in robbery categories, and growth in sworn staffing from about 536 to 580 officers.

DeKalb County celebrates a remarkable 29% drop in homicides for 2025, but a rise in aggravated assaults raises critical questions about community safety.

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#DeKalbCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #ViolentCrimeReduction #PublicSafety #CommunityPartnerships

DeKalb opens Real Time Crime Center, expands cameras, drones and gunshot detectors DeKalb County Police opened a Real Time Crime Center on Dec. 15 and outlined plans for 24/7 civilian analysts, 270 department license-plate readers, PTZ live cameras, drones and sound meters; officials said access is limited to police personnel and video is retained 30 days.

DeKalb County is revolutionizing crime response with its new Real Time Crime Center, featuring cutting-edge technology like drones and live cameras to solve investigations in record time.

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#DeKalbCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CrimePrevention #CommunityPartnerships