Dakota County commissioner warns of budget shifts, previews mental‑health and housing investments Commissioner Mike Slavic told Farmington’s city council that a proposed state budget shift could move roughly $300 million of state‑paid costs onto counties, prompting hiring freezes and cuts; he highlighted a new 16‑bed crisis center, a $16M jail health wing and local workforce housing.

Dakota County’s budget is under threat from looming state changes, prompting drastic cuts but also exciting new investments in mental health and housing!

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Waco Council Reviews Behavioral Health Initiatives and Funding with Prosper Waco CEO Waco officials discuss behavioral health investments and the success of crisis intervention programs.

Waco is making strides in behavioral health with new investments and innovative programs that are reshaping community responses to crises.

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Oregon invests $130M in behavioral health facilities and treatment programs Oregon allocates significant funding for new behavioral health housing and treatment facilities statewide.

Oregon is making groundbreaking strides in mental health services with a $130 million investment to expand behavioral health housing and treatment facilities across the state.

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