House Appropriations committee hears Agency of Human Services budget adjustment; AHS seeks about $33.2 million in general fund Agency of Human Services (AHS) told the House Appropriations Committee it needs roughly $33.2 million in additional general fund in its 2026 budget adjustment, driven mainly by Medicaid utilization, required rate increases and contractual costs; the agency also listed several one‑time requests and offsets.

The Agency of Human Services is seeking $33.2 million in additional funding to tackle rising costs and increased service demands, sparking intense discussions at the House Appropriations Committee.

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