Appropriations Committee funds 16‑bed in‑state youth psychiatric treatment facility at Sweetser amid cost concerns The Appropriations Committee approved $7.9 million in renovation funding for a 16‑bed youth psychiatric residential treatment facility on Sweetser’s Saco campus, drawing praise for in‑state capacity but sharp questioning over per‑square‑foot cost and long‑term protections for taxpayer funds.

Maine's Appropriations Committee has approved funding for a new youth psychiatric treatment facility, but concerns over staggering renovation costs and taxpayer protections have sparked intense debate.

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Lake County Supervisors Approve $60K Funding for Economic Development Initiatives Supervisors allocate $60,000 to support Lake County Chamber and Economic Development Corporation.

Lake County Supervisors are stepping up with a bold $60K funding plan to supercharge local collaboration and economic growth!

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Sandra Kelch urges Wausau council to reject funding for exclusionary Bridge Street Mission shelter Kelch highlights discrimination against LGBTQ individuals in funding decisions for shelters.

Wausau City Council faces a pivotal decision on funding a shelter that some say discriminates against the LGBTQ community—will inclusivity prevail?

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